Search Results for keywords:"Pedestrian Facilities"

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  • 2025-02811 — Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities; Adoption of Accessibility Standards for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 9846
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced it will delay enforcement of new rules regarding accessibility standards for pedestrian facilities until March 20, 2025. This decision follows a presidential memorandum suggesting a review of recently published rules for consistency with current law and policies. The rule in question, related to the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board's standards, became officially effective on January 17, 2025. The delay is meant to allow time for the new administration to properly examine these standards.

    Simple Explanation

    The people in charge of transportation want to make it easier for everyone, including those with disabilities, to safely walk and move around on the streets, but they are waiting a little bit longer—until March 20, 2025—before they start checking to make sure everyone is following the new rules. They are taking their time to make sure the rules are fair and good for everyone.

  • 2024-29990 — Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities; Adoption of Accessibility Standards for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 102800
    Reading Time:about 52 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Transportation has finalized a rule that implements the Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way (PROWAG), as part of its regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This formalizes standards ensuring that new and altered transit stops in public spaces are accessible to persons with disabilities. The rule becomes effective on January 17, 2025, and applies to relevant constructions or alterations started after that date. This regulatory update aims to harmonize public transportation facilities' accessibility with standards already set out by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of Transportation made a new rule that makes sure sidewalks and places where people wait for the bus or train are easier to use for everyone, including people with disabilities. This new rule starts in January 2025, and it's like following a set of special building instructions to make everything accessible.