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Better Transportation Access for People with Disabilities: New Rules and Pilots.

This Act aims to improve access to public and paratransit transportation for individuals with disabilities. It establishes a pilot program allowing for a quick, 15-minute stop during paratransit trips, making it easier to run essential errands like grocery shopping or visiting a pharmacy. Furthermore, it simplifies the process for filing discrimination complaints and sets new accessibility standards for sidewalks and pathways.
Key points
Increased Paratransit Flexibility: A pilot program will allow for one 15-minute stop during a paratransit trip, helping riders complete essential tasks without needing to book multiple rides.
Easier Discrimination Reporting: The Department of Transportation must establish simple procedures (online, phone, mail) for filing disability discrimination complaints, and transit providers must clearly advertise this option.
New Standards for Walkways: Requires the development and implementation of new, minimum accessibility standards for all public sidewalks, paths, and pedestrian facilities.
Improved Transportation Planning: Launches a pilot program to collect data on access to key destinations (jobs, healthcare, food) for various populations, including those with disabilities, to inform future transportation investments.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_1813
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2023-06-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Disability Access to Transportation Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1813.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased Paratransit Flexibility: A pilot program will allow for one 15-minute stop during a paratransit trip, helping riders complete essential tasks without needing to book multiple rides.
  • Easier Discrimination Reporting: The Department of Transportation must establish simple procedures (online, phone, mail) for filing disability discrimination complaints, and transit providers must clearly advertise this option.
  • New Standards for Walkways: Requires the development and implementation of new, minimum accessibility standards for all public sidewalks, paths, and pedestrian facilities.
  • Improved Transportation Planning: Launches a pilot program to collect data on access to key destinations (jobs, healthcare, food) for various populations, including those with disabilities, to inform future transportation investments.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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Transport