Policy Information

Transportation

Overview

Transportation is vital for individuals with disabilities to work and live in the community whether the service is through a public transportation program or provided by a private provider.  The Federal transportation act, known as the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act of 2003 (SAFETEA), authorizes funding for traffic safety programs and incentives, highway construction, and public transportation systems.

NASHIA favors formula grants to the States for new transportation services and transportation alternatives for individuals with disabilities beyond those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, including motor vehicle programs that assist persons with disabilities with transportation to and from jobs or employment support services, programs that improve accessibility of public transportation options, and initiatives that increase the safety of pedestrians in transportation environments such as bus stops, train platforms, and cross-walks.