Access to Mobility

The Right to Mobility
As we consider how to decarbonize transportation, preserving mobility, especially for lower- and middle-income people, must be a priority.

Cities Seeking '20-Minute Living'
Reducing car dependency can improve air quality, increase access to jobs and opportunities, and help cities meet emissions reduction goals.

California Climate Program Offers Up to $9,500 Toward Purchase of Used EVs
Lawmakers want to ensure that electric vehicles are accessible to all Californians, particularly lower-income motorists in disadvantaged communities. Unlike other incentive programs, participants must also scrap an older, polluting vehicle.

A Guide to Universal Design in the Public Realm
New universal design guidelines go a step beyond complete streets.

Overcoming Misconceptions About Disabled Cyclists
Not everyone can ride a traditional two-wheeled bicycle, and it's ableist to assume they can, according to this op-ed. It's time to consider adaptive cycling as a crucial tool for providing access to mobility.

Columbus Program Will Help Pregnant Women With Transportation
The program aims to address infant mortality by improving transportation access so women can more easily get prenatal care and other services.

Public Transportation Is Good for Kids
Using transit gives children experiences, skills, and perspectives that they won’t get riding in a car.

Scooter Companies Offering Discounted Rides for Low-Income Users
Bird announced its One Bird program earlier this month.

In Defense of Electric-Assist Bikes
Electric-assist bikes, also known as e-bikes, will make it easier for more people to ride bikes, according to this opinion piece.

Report: Dallas Public Transit Fails Equity and Access
Researchers at the University of Texas at Arlington have produced a scathing report on the inadequacies of public transit in Dallas.

Portland's 'Adaptive Biketown' Sets a New Standard for Access to Mobility
The Adaptive Biketown system hit the streets in Portland on July 21, 2017.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
City of Albany
UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies
Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
City of Piedmont, CA
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research