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Linking Technologies with Accessibility for Seniors and People with Disabilities

Discover how innovative technologies are improving transportation access for seniors and people with disabilities. Explore the United We Ride initiative and learn about traveler assistive tech, vehicle tracking, intelligent transportation systems, and more.

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Linking Technologies with Accessibility for Seniors and People with Disabilities

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  1. Linking Technologies with Accessibility for Seniors and People with Disabilities Barbara A. Sisson, P.E. Associate Administrator for Research, Demonstration, and Innovation Federal Transit Administration United States Department of Transportation 11th ITS World Congress October 20, 2004 Nagoya, JAPAN

  2. Health Transportation Education Employment Background • 62 Federal programs fund human services transportation • $ Billions are spent on human services transportation • FTA budget for public transportation is $7 billion

  3. ITS Emphasis on Access For All • Two New USDOT-led Initiatives: • United We Ride • Mobility Services for All Americans

  4. Education & Outreach • Consolidated Access • Regulatory Barriers • Coordinated Planning • Cost Allocation • Useful Practices

  5. United We Ride A Five-Part Initiative … Coordinated Community Transit • A Framework for Action • State Leadership Awards • National Leadership Forum • State Coordination Grants • Help Along the Way

  6. Traveler Assistive Tech. Geographic Information Systems Vehicle Tracking Scheduling & Dispatching Software Intelligent Transportation Systems • Communications • Networked Systems • Information Management Electronic Payment Traveler Information Billing & Reporting Software Making It HappenCoordinated and Integrated ITS

  7. Mobility Services For All Americans

  8. Thank You Barbara A. Sisson, P.E Associate Administrator for Research, Demonstration, and Innovation Federal Transit Administration United States Department of Transportation 400 Seventh Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20590 U.S.A. Phone: (202) 366-4052 E-mail: barbara.sisson@fta.dot.gov

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