Railway Accessibility

ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) for Transportation Vehicles
Guidelines providing criteria for new and re-manufactured buses and vans, rail vehicles, and other modes of public transportation.

Facility Accessibility Guidelines
Guidelines establishing the minimum requirements for accessibility in buildings and facilities subject to Title II and Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Final Rule Adopting New Accessibility Standards
DOT rule adopting, as its regulatory standards, the new Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG).

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Full-Length, Level-Boarding Platforms in New Commuter and Intercity Rail Stations
DOT guidance on the accessibility of commuter and intercity rail stations.

Segways on Transportation Vehicles
DOT guidance on whether transportation entities should permit the "Segway" personal transportation device to be used on transportation vehicles when used as a mobility device by people with disabilities.

Transportation Services for Individuals with Disabilities
DOT ADA regulations at 49 CFR Parts 37 and 38 addressing rail accessibility.

U.S. Code on Rail Programs
Provides the United States Code that governs the different rail programs.

U.S. Department of Justice's ADA Home Page
Provides information and technical assistance on the ADA, including material on Title III, which applies to public accommodations and private facilities.

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