Accessible and Barrier-Free Mobility Workshop

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March 25, 2021 | 1:00–3:30 pmVirtual Event

Join ITS America, the Autonomous Vehicle Alliance (AVA), and AARP on March 25th, 2021 for a virtual workshop in which they will release research on barrier-free mobility which, for the first time, incorporates accessible vehicle design with digital and physical infrastructure to look at the entire trip process for travelers. An accessible and barrier-free vehicle has been a commonly cited need across America, and this research shows that building vehicles and infrastructure that meet the needs of 85% of the public is feasible and attainable. Many of the findings also suggest applying common functionality and design language to other vehicles in the mobility mix, such as buses and streetcars, will lead to a more holistic approach to mobility and better serve people of all abilities.

The session will overview the research findings before delving into a workshop in which participants can engage with each other and discuss the research findings.

Learn more:

Research Executive Summary

Accessible & Barrier Free Research (508C)

Accessible, Barrier-Free Mobility | Literature Review (508C)

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Let’s Transform the Future Together.

Technology evolves faster than we can imagine the future. Rapidly evolving transportation innovations are being developed and deployed that promise to entirely reshape the way our transportation network operates, facilitating vast improvements to transportation safety and overall mobility. The promise of these innovations is apparent, but the deployment and application of these technologies is not without challenges. While technology disrupts the transportation ecosystem with new innovations and ideas, government, communities, private companies, and researchers must race to catch up to and contend with ideas never thought possible. How do we accelerate change and safely embrace new technology while promoting collaboration across industry to advance shared societal goals? Through nonprofits like the Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America).

ITS America and its members have been at the center of these innovations, advocating for transformational technology to save lives, promote sustainability, and improve access to mobility.

Join us.

As advocates for transportation innovation throughout the world’s largest transportation network, ITS America’s public, private and academic members are dedicated to championing smart mobility strategies to ensure safe and thriving communities.
Ramin Massoumi, Global Solutions Director – Mobility, arcadis
Private companies, public agencies and academic institutions committed to influencing the future of intelligent transportation come together at ITS America. Every day, our members advance technology solutions that save lives and improve mobility across the country – in cities, suburbs, and rural communities.
Malcolm Dougherty, National Practice Executive, Transportation, Michael Baker International
At ITS America, our public, private and academic sector members are committed to deploying intelligent transportation technologies to save lives and improve mobility on our nation’s roads. While transportation constantly evolves, we will do all we can to ensure it continues to be the engine that drives our nation’s economy and contributes to improving our quality of life.
Carlos Braceras, Director, Utah Department of Transportation