Why the Modern American Streetcar is the Wheelchair Accessible Transportation We Need
In 2001, Portland, Oregon unveiled the first new streetcar system in the U.S. since World War II. Wheelchair access was a top priority.
Justice Department: Amtrak Must Fix ADA Violations, Pay Disabled Riders $2.25 Million
A settlement between the Justice Department and Amtrak includes $2.25 million for disabled riders who encountered accessibility barriers.
Discussing Planes, Trains & Wheelchairs on the Greetings from Somewhere Podcast
Wheelchair Travel blogger John Morris recently appeared on Zach Mack's Greetings from Somewhere podcast to discuss accessible travel.
U.S. Government Proposes New Rule to Make Rental Cars More Accessible
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proposed two rule changes to give wheelchair users greater access to rental cars.
Hyundai’s New Wheelchair Taxi Concept is Out of This World
Hyundai's New Horizons Studio is focused on developing Ultimate Mobility Vehicles, including a robotic wheelchair taxi concept.
Mailbag: Which Rental Car Makes and Models Support Adaptive Hand Controls?
Many vehicles are manufactured with knee bolster airbags, which prevent the use of hand controls and make renting a car more difficult.
Help Me Build a Global Database of Wheelchair Transportation Providers
Together, we can build a resource that will make it easy for wheelchair users to find accessible transportation wherever they travel.
2 Proposals for High-Speed Travel Between L.A. and Vegas
Proposals for a high-speed train and an underground tunnel for automated electric vehicles would improve travel between L.A. and Vegas.
9 Cities Where Sightseeing Tourist Buses Have Resumed Operations
Tourists can take a ride on the Big Bus, which has restarted its hop-on hop-off sightseeinng bus services in 9 cities around the world.
Local Bus App Will Let You Know if Wheelchair Space is Available
A new feature on a city bus app makes travel planning easier by showing passengers how many seats are available, and if the wheelchair space is vacant.
