U.S. DOT Volpe Center Supports NCDOT Equity and Innovation Initiatives
U.S. DOT Volpe Center's support of the NCDOT equity and innovation initiatives.
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Advancing a More Equitable, Accessible, and Inclusive Transportation System
A special collection of stories discussing U.S. DOT Volpe Center's 2021 research efforts and contributions to creating a more equitable, accessible, and inclusive transportation system.
U.S. DOT Volpe Center Helps Address Equity in Transportation
The U.S. DOT Volpe Center helps address equity in transportation in accordance with President Biden's top priorities.
Increasing Access to Rail Stations for Travelers with Disabilities
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) requires that stations in the intercity rail transportation system be made readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities. Amtrak's wide network of stations have increased accessibility measures since 2009 in conjunction with...
Recap: Strategies to Overcome Transportation Barriers for Rent Burdened Residents
On September 23, the U.S. DOT Volpe Center welcomed Susan Shaheen, PhD, as the final speaker in its 2021 thought leadership speaker series, Innovation for a Sustainable, Equitable Transportation System. Shaheen is the co-director of the Transportation Sustainability Research Center of the Institute...Transportation Equity for All
Interactive GIS Tool Available for Free Community Use to Visualize Residential Demographics and Transportation Data The ChallengeTo ensure all residents have reliable, safe, and affordable ways to reach jobs, education, and other essential services, transportation agencies and...