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July 27, 2020 | An APTA Publication
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Celebrating Thirty Years of the ADA
Thirty years ago, this month, President George H.W. Bush signed landmark legislation aimed at increasing access and opportunity for people with disabilities, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). At the signing, he stated: "every man, woman and child with a disability can now pass through once-closed doors into a bright new era of equality, independence and freedom."
In the 30 years since, the ADA has made a positive difference in the lives of those with disabilities by providing better access to transportation, office buildings restaurants and more. The ADA imposed specific requirements for public transportation systems and, over the decades, accessibility on vehicles and at facilities has made progress. Kneeling buses, low floors on light-rail cars, handrails, driver or automated stop announcements, smartphone apps and tactile strips along platform edges are just a few of the technological advances that have helped make public transportation more accessible for people with disabilities.
In this issue of
Passenger Transport, APTA members discuss their perspectives on what this legislation means to them, and how it has changed the way they live, work and play.
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APTA Marks ADA’s 30th Anniversary
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APTA Chair Nuria I. Fernandez and APTA President and CEO Paul P. Skoutelas applaud the ADA and its positive impact on the lives of millions of people and on public transportation’s role in promoting equity and access for all.
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APTA ONE-QUESTION Special Feature
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In this ONE-QUESTION feature,
Passenger Transport invited participants to address the following question:
"As the public transit industry reflects on the 30th anniversary of the passing into law of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), how has the increased mobility and inclusion of people with disabilities in America impacted you and your work in the industry?"
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New Trinity Metro ZIPZONE Serves Fort Worth Medical District
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Trinity Metro (Fort Worth, TX) has launched the on-demand Near Southside ZIPZONE to serve the region that encompasses Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center, Cook Childrenís Medical Center, John Peter Smith Hospital, Texas Heath Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, Medical City Fort Worth, Moncrief Cancer Institute, and UT Southwestern Monty and Tex Moncrief Medical Center at Fort Worth.
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COMMENTARY
Project Connect: A Bold Investment in Public Transit
Moving Austin Forward During Extraordinary Times
BY RANDY CLARKE
President and CEO
Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Austin, TX
The Americans with Disabilities Act is a great example of how our country came together to change the future through ACTION. A grassroots initiative led to the passage of a landmark civil rights legislation aimed at ending discrimination against millions of disabled Americans.
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New Metrolink Ticket Machines Aid Persons with Disabilities
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Metrolink, Los Angeles, CA, has installed 133 new ticket machines at its stations across Southern California. The new machines improve the customer experience through a focus on accessibility, improved reliability, and smarter, more customer-friendly features such as touchscreens.
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Mountain Line Bus Stop Project Improves Accessibility
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Mountain Line, Missoula, MT, has launched a citywide bus stop improvement project to increase accessibility and improve safety and efficiency along its 12 fixed routes. Improvements include updated signage at all stops and new shelters, benches and trash receptacles.
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Classifieds
See the latest industry employment opportunities, proposals and notices
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New CEO Named
Rogers, Omnitrans
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The Omnitrans, San Bernardino, CA, Board of Directors has named Erin Rogers as the agency's sixth CEO/general manager. She has served in an interim capacity since Nov. 2019, having first joined the agency in 2017 as deputy general manager.
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Thirty Years After the Americans With Disabilities Act, Who Is Driving the Bus Now?
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BY CHRISTIAN T. KENT
Principal
Christian T. Kent, Transit Management Consulting, LLC
Chair, APTA Access Committee
After 30 years, the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) is not only a very familiar term but also a foundation upon which a better society is being built.
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Still Time to Register for Sustainability & Multimodal Planning Workshop!
Registration for APTA's virtual Sustainability & Multimodal Planning Workshop, July 30-31, closes
July 27!
Register here. Learn techniques that increase efficiency, resiliency and integration. Hear from industry thought leaders and engage in peer-to-peer discussions on topics related to service planning and scheduling in response to COVID-19, sustainable capital programming, equity in transit service planning and delivery, facilities planning, clean bus technologies, and route design and service planning for enhanced mobility.
Learn more.
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Uber Acquires Routematch
Uber has acquired transit software company Routematch in a move aimed at expanding its suite of transportation technologies for cities.
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In Memoriam
Gregory T. Winterbottom
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Gregory T. Winterbottom, champion of equal access in public transportation and the Orange County Transportation Authority's (OCTA) longest-serving board member, died June 26. He was 73.
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APTA Standards Public Review and Commenting Period Deadline Soon
The APTA Standards Program has advanced three draft security documents for public review and comment. The deadline to submit reviews is Aug. 10. Feedback is sought to ensure all perspectives have been considered prior to moving forward with completion of the documents.
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Highlights from this Issue of Passenger Transport
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