Promising practices are strategies that have been implemented in a community and have shown promise for becoming a recommended or standard practice. This section introduces promising practices related to universal design, assistive technology, and more, as well as cutting-edge research into the future of transportation technology. As the ATRC implements its community of practice, check back to discover what promising practices we may learn!
Transit Universal Design Guidelines Principles and Best Practices for Implementing Universal Design in Transit
“An action-based handbook that provides a decision-making and prioritizing tool for transit agencies, design consultants, and policymakers in the implementation of universal design–based enhancements to accessibility accommodation within the transit station environment.”
NADTC Best Practices Compendium
Lessons learned from National Aging and Disability Transportation Center grantees, which established new transportation services or programs for older adults and people with disabilities. Read about Section 5310 funding, expanding transportation hours to evenings/weekends, rural transportation, and more.
Complete Streets
Information on designing and operating streets that enable safe use and support mobility for all users.
Serving Passengers with Hearing Loss
Read about implementing hearing loops in transit systems.
Assistive Technology in Transportation
A presentation on assistive technology for accessible transportation.
Design Recommendations for Accessible Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Guidelines from the U.S. Access Board on accessible charging stations.
How could future autonomous transportation be accessible to everyone?
An article on designing accessible autonomous vehicles from a winner of USDOT’s Inclusive Design Challenge.