| Description |
1 online resource : text file, PDF |
| Contents |
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; List of Illustrations; List of Contributors; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1 The Importance of Public Transportation; 2 The Culture of Accessible Transportation; 3 The Scope of Inclusive Transportation; 4 Trip Planning and Rider Information; 5 The Built Environment; 6 Vehicle Design; 7 Demand Responsive Transportation; 8 Paratransit Scheduling and Routing; 9 Location-Based Information; 10 Social Computing and Service Design; 11 Learning from Riders; 12 Vision for the Future; References; Index |
| Summary |
"The United States is home to more than 54 million people with disabilities. This book looks at public transit and transportation systems with a focus on new and emerging needs for?individuals with disabilities, including the elderly. The book covers the various technologies, policies, and programs that researchers and transportation stakeholders are?exploring or putting into place. Examples of innovations are provided, with close attention to inclusive solutions that serve the needs of all transportation users."--Provided by publisher |
| Subject |
People with disabilities -- Transportation.
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Transportation -- Barrier-free design.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Policy -- General.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Industrial Health & Safety.
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People with disabilities -- Transportation
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Transportation -- Barrier-free design
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Maisel, Jordana L
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Steinfeld, Edward
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| ISBN |
9781315118321 |
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1315118327 |
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9781482234114 |
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1482234114 |
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9781482234107 |
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1482234106 |
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