People on the Move: Using All Transportation Options (ADA and beyond…)

Environmental Barrier Analysis and Options for Remedy

Part I

Meet Your Presenter

Penny Everline

Training & Technical Assistance Specialist

Easter Seals Project ACTION

Welcome!

Poll Question 1

Is public transportation available in your community?

Yes No

For this presentation…

In addition to this PowerPoint presentation, please also refer to the module titled Personal Transit Experience, which has handouts we will discuss today. The Personal Transit Experience module is available in PDF and text versions and was sent to you prior to today’s event.

After Today’s Experience You Will Be Able To

• Identify transportation environmental barriers

• Identify safety and accessibility features on fixed-route vehicles

• Apply knowledge of ADA rights

• Discuss how to customize a transportation experience and checklist for further use

Poll Question 2

Is your transit system 100 percent accessible?

Yes No

Accessibility Considerations on Transit Vehicles

• Lifts/ ramps/ low floor vehicles

• Fare box

• Priority seating / securement area

• Securement devices

• Stop announcements

• Adequate time for boarding / deboarding

• Other

Transit Vehicle Discussion

Tell us about a time when an accessibility feature on a transit vehicle worked and why that made a difference.

Accessibility Considerations at the Stop or Station

• Clear path of travel to adjacent sidewalk blocks

• Clear access to the boarding area

• Flat concrete pad at the boarding area

• Adequate seating

• Size of route numbers on bus stop sign

• Braille signage

Accessibility Considerationsat the Stop or Station

• Clean / safe environment

• Vehicle signage including route number, name, and final destination

• Operator announcement of route number, name, and final destination

• Other

Stop/Station Discussion

Tell us about a time when an accessibility feature at a transit stop or station made a difference.

Accessibility Considerations Going to the Stop or Station

• Sidewalks flat and free of construction, impassable barriers, and impassable cracks

• Curb cuts• Crosswalks• Adequate time to cross the street• Auditory crossing / warning signals• Availability of braille signs and maps• Other

Going to the Stop or StationDiscussion

Tell us about a time when an accessibility feature on the way to a stop or station made a difference.

Case Studies

The following case studies highlight environmental barriers in communities across the United States. While you might recognize some of these communities, it is important to remember that, unfortunately, environmental barriers exist to some extent in every community. These case studies are provided simply to stimulate thought and discussion.

Resources

• The Rights and Responsibilities of Transit Customers with Disabilities

• ADA Bookmark

• Transit Operator’s Pocket Guide

• Toolkit for the Assessment of Bus Stop Accessibility and Safety

• http://www.access-board.gov/

• http://www.access-board.gov/prowac/

In order to teach someoneto use public transportation…

We must use public transportation ourselves.

Planning Your Personal Transit Experience

• In the Personal Transit Experience module, turn to page 7 for the “Trip Planning Worksheet”

• Use this worksheet to list the details for your trip

• To get assistance with trip planning, contact your local transit provider’s customer assistance line or use an online trip planner, if available

Tips for Planning YourPersonal Transit Experience

• Refer to the “Personal Planning Checklist” on page 13 of the Personal Transit Experience module prior to your trip

• Allow adequate time to walk to the stop or station and to complete the “Environmental Barrier Analysis and Options for Remedy” worksheet on page 9

• Allow adequate time aboard the vehicle to make observations

Homework Assignment

• Complete the “Trip Planning Worksheet” on page 7 with the details of your trip

• Review the “Personal Planning Checklist” on page 13 prior to your trip

• Use the “Environmental Barrier Analysis and Options for Remedy” worksheet on page 9 to record your observations during your trip

• Be prepared to share your experiences with the group on Feb. 11 @ 2 PM Eastern Time

Questions?

Closing Remarks

• Please take a moment to fill out the event feedback survey.

• The link was sent to registered participants yesterday and will be available after the event on our Web site at www.projectaction.org.

• If you have trouble locating the form, send an email to POTM@easterseals.com.

• Don’t forget your homework for Part II, an audio conference on February 11 @ 2 PM Eastern Time.

Thank you!

For further information visit: www.ProjectACTION.org

Or call:800-659-6428