Transportation

The Transportation Security Administration provides information about screening procedures for specific travel concerns, including medications, medical equipment, assistive technology, and service animals. Processes for people with specific disabilities are also described.   

The U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics provides demographic information and data about the ways people with disabilities travel. 

This fact sheet from Disability Rights California explains the ADA rules that apply to public transportation, including design, reasonable modifications, and complaint processes. It includes sample letters for requesting an accommodation.

Information about public transportation in the State of Texas. 

Information about transportation services in the State of Minnesota from The Arc of Minnesota. 

Information about accessible transportation in the State of Massachusetts. 

This page from the U.S. Department of Transportation tabulates the various rules, guidance, and enforcement orders on disability and air travel.  

From the ADA National Network, this page summarizes the ways the ADA applies to both public and private transportation providers. 

The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center promotes the availability and accessibility of transportation options for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers. Every Ride Counts provides campaign materials to promote accessible transportation options in your community. 

ADA Paratransit Eligibility (via Disability Rights Education Defense Fund) has information to assist people with disabilities to obtain an accurate and fair ADA paratransit eligibility determination. Many people with disabilities who should be eligible for paratransit services according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are denied eligibility because transit agencies are not accurately assessing their capacities.