Update Methodology for ADA Demand Estimates: Lessons Learned

Thole, Cheryl; Harvey, Felicia

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Update Methodology for ADA Demand Estimates: Lessons Learned

2005-07-01
By Thole, Cheryl ; Harvey, Felicia

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Creators:

Thole, Cheryl ; Harvey, Felicia
Corporate Creators:

University of South Florida. National Center for Transit Research (U.S.)
Contributors:

Hinebaugh, Dennis
Corporate Contributors:

Florida. Department of Transportation
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Publication/ Report Number:

NCTR Project 576-13 ; FDOT Project BD 549-8
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Corporate Publisher:

Florida. Department of Transportation. Public Transit Office ; University of South Florida. Center for Urban Transportation Research
Abstract:

The current and accepted standard for determining local impacts of ADA is found in the ADA Paratransit Handbook published in September 1991 (UMTA-MA-06-0206-91-1). This methodology was developed from surveys taken in 1978 and 1987, along with 1980 U.S. Census data. The current methodology may represent the population that is potentially ADA-eligible; however, it does little to assist transit agencies in determining actual paratransit demand. Additionally, transit systems now have vehicles that can accommodate many disabilities, making it possible for many of the potential ADA-eligible population to ride the fixed route. Information regarding methodologies used to forecast ADA paratransit demand among transit agencies have been gathered in order to provide an understanding of certain practices and an assessment as to which methodologies are to be considered best practices has been completed.
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DTRS98-G-0032
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https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/64249/dot_64249_DS1.pdf
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[PDF - 675.11 KB]
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University Transportation Centers
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urn:sha256:0ab7c2d7258272dd0359cd1b789f398e9943e0ed4512154083c9206b3b5f5ea7

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