Accessibility
Boston has spent millions making the Green Line more accessible — and there’s no end in sight
While the city has invested millions into expanding and adding platforms to the Green Line to make it more accessible, new train cars set to arrive next year will be too tall for disabled passengers to board without raising the current platforms.
HUD sets new time limit on Fair Housing accessibility complaints
Previously, complaints could be filed as long as the violation remained.
Historic Queens park is getting a $120M upgrade
The borough's largest park will undergo significant upgrades for accessibility, flood mitigation and historic preservation.
Report: Chicago surpassed its legal mandate for accessible pedestrian signals — but none passed inspections
Gaps in accessibility, placement and functionality highlight the importance of regular inspections and maintenance.
Amtrak makes over 160 stations fully accessible
Upgrades include new elevators, signage and accessible restrooms.
Look North: 3 ways Canadian planners are crushing digital accessibility
Although accessibility regulations look similar in the United States and Canada, our northern neighbors have managed to make planning materials more usable for people with disabilities. Here's what we can learn from them.
DC's robotaxi bill stays silent on accessibility
A 24-page bill addresses safety, permitting and consumer rights — but fails to mention wheelchairs or accessible vehicles.
This Thai city is the 'global capital of toilet access'
The Global Public Toilet Index ranks cities by per capita public restrooms.
A robot army is assessing accessibility and mobility on Hoboken's streets
The city is deploying robotic scanners to identify gaps in the city's sidewalks, curb cuts and other mobility infrastructure.
Study: 55% of Atlanta restrooms are inaccessible to the public
More than half of bathrooms that should be publicly accessible are not available, according to a study from Georgia State University.
Ten extraordinary women making cities work better for everyone
A new book profiles women leaders shaping the future of modern cities. These are some of their stories.
West Hollywood makes delivery robots paying road users
Cities are looking for creative ways to regulate food delivery robots, in some cases putting them to work gathering data for ADA compliance or collecting revenue for sidewalk maintenance.
90% of NYC Intersections Lack Audible Crossing Signals for Blind Pedestrians
People with vision impairments rely on a complex network of tactile and audible signals to navigate cities.
Why Complete Streets Design Benefits Everyone
Every driver is also a pedestrian at the start and end of their trip, but transportation systems often don’t acknowledge that.
Commentary: LA’s ‘Large Asphalt Repair’ Policy Privileges Drivers, Endangers Others
A new policy to perform spot repairs rather than resurfacing entire streets lets the city skirt requirements to install accessibility and pedestrian infrastructure.
Delivery Robots are Taking Over Chicago Sidewalks, Alarming Residents
Residents have reported that the food delivery bots have forced people off sidewalks into busy streets and collided with bicyclists.
Denver Advocates Sue RTD for Charging People With Disabilities for On-demand Transit
The suit argues the agency is violating the rights of Americans with disabilities while lowering fares for other riders.
Chicago Residents Sue City Over Inaccessible Sidewalks
The suit alleges the city has failed to create a “coordinated, proactive system” for complying with ADA and ensuring accessibility on the city’s sidewalks and crosswalks.
Cities Can be a Sensory Nightmare. Minnesota is Trying to Change That.
A state-wide effort to build 10,000 sensory-friendly spaces aims to set a new standard for inclusive design.
Chicago Pilot Would Keep Bike and Bus Lanes Clear — Without the Police
A proposal supported by many city officials and road safety advocates would shift right-of-way enforcement to ‘Rapid Response Aides’ to free up police resources and clear blocked lanes more quickly.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
City of Wisconsin Rapids
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
KFH Group Inc.
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
