20231130 Untangling Transportation–Transit Taylor Made for People Who are Blind.


20231130 Untangling Transportation–Transit Taylor Made for People Who are Blind.
Originally Broadcasted November 30, 2023, on ACB Media 5
 
One of the most significant challenges facing blind and low-vision people attempting to use public transit is that of getting the information we need to plan, pay for, and complete the trips we want and need to take. Websites and mobile apps are not always accessible. Getting directions for navigating to and from transit stops, knowing where we might need to cross a challenging intersection and whether there is an Accessible Pedestrian Signal, and even something as simple as knowing the fare and the methods for paying, are all potential roadblocks for getting around town. Earlier this year, the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, Accessible Design for the Blind, and Accessible Avenue teamed up on a two and a half year research project, funded by the Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) to develop a toolkit to help transit agencies assess and then improve the accessibility of the information.
They provide for blind and low-vision travelers. This month, we were joined by Michael Walk, Principal Investigator, to discuss the project and how you can take part.
 
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Accessible Avenue
 

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