Inclusive Design: Implementation and Evaluation Authors: Jordana L. Maisel, Edward Steinfeld, Megan Basnak, Korydon Smith, and M. Beth Tauke(2018) As part of the PocketArchitecture Series, this volume focuses on inclusive … Read more
Historically, there’s often been a disconnect between the research that universities do related to transit and the actual policies and practices introduced by transit agencies. The research might be promising, but the links haven’t always been made to practical implementation.
Design challenges in wheelchair securement for fixed-route, large accessible transit vehicles (LATVs) often create difficulties for passengers who use wheelchairs and operational inefficiencies for public transit agencies. Recent innovations in wheelchair securement technology for LATVs may reduce these challenges.
Transportation plays an important role in creating an accessible society because it is important for ensuring employment, citizenship and social interaction for people with disabilities. More than half a million people with disabilities cannot leave their homes because of transportation difficulties
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