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

People on the Move: Using All Transportation Options (ADA and beyond…). Environmental Barrier Analysis and Options for Remedy Part I. Penny Everline Training & Technical Assistance Specialist Easter Seals Project ACTION. Meet Your Presenter. Welcome!.

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

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  1. People on the Move: Using All Transportation Options (ADA and beyond…) Environmental Barrier Analysis and Options for Remedy Part I

  2. Penny Everline Training & Technical Assistance Specialist Easter Seals Project ACTION Meet Your Presenter

  3. Welcome!

  4. Is public transportation available in your community? Yes No Poll Question 1

  5. 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. For this presentation…

  6. 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 After Today’s Experience You Will Be Able To

  7. Is your transit system 100 percent accessible? Yes No Poll Question 2

  8. Lifts/ ramps/ low floor vehicles Fare box Priority seating / securement area Securement devices Stop announcements Adequate time for boarding / deboarding Other Accessibility Considerations on Transit Vehicles

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

  10. 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 Considerations at the Stop or Station

  11. Clean / safe environment Vehicle signage including route number, name, and final destination Operator announcement of route number, name, and final destination Other Accessibility Considerationsat the Stop or Station

  12. Tell us about a time when an accessibility feature at a transit stop or station made a difference. Stop/Station Discussion

  13. 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 Accessibility Considerations Going to the Stop or Station

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

  15. 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. Case Studies

  16. 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/ Resources

  17. In order to teach someoneto use public transportation…We must use public transportation ourselves.

  18. 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 Planning Your Personal Transit Experience

  19. 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 Tips for Planning YourPersonal Transit Experience

  20. 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 Homework Assignment

  21. Questions?

  22. 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. Closing Remarks

  23. Thank you! For further information visit: www.ProjectACTION.org Or call: 800-659-6428

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