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  • Transit Operations in Central and Eastern Europe

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    Citation: Transit Cooperative Research Program. Transit Operations in Central and Eastern Europe. Research Results Digest Number 62. September 2003. Link: http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/tcrp/tcrp_rrd_62.pdf Abstract: This TCRP research results digest summarizes research conducted on transit operations in Central and Eastern Europe. This research project reviewed how transit services in Poland, Hungary, Romania, and Russia are adapting to social…

  • 2010: A Europe Accessible for All

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    Citation: European Commission. 2010: A Europe Accessible for All, Report from the Group of Experts set up by the European Commission. European Commission. (2003). Link: http://www.etcaats.eu/resources/2010-a-europe-accessible-for-all-3.pdf?i=etcaats Abstract: An accessible environment is a key for a society based on equal rights, and means that all people can seek employment, receive education and training, and pursue an…

  • The Benefits of Improving Access to the United Kingdom Rail Network via the Access for All Programme

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    Citation: Tony Duckenfield, “The Benefits of Improving Access to the United Kingdom Rail Network via the Access for All Programme.” International Transport Forum Discussion Paper No. 2017-02. (2017). Link: http://www.itf-oecd.org/sites/default/files/docs/benefits-improving-access-uk-rail-network.pdf Abstract: “Access for All” is a United Kingdom government funded program to make stations more accessible for people with disabilities by providing step free access…

  • International Best Practices in Universal Design

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    Citation: Canadian Human Rights Commission. “International Best Practices in Universal Design: a Global Review.” GLADNET Collection (2007): 373. Link: http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1375&context=gladnetcollect Abstract: This report compares the latest accessibility standards for the built environment from both developed and developing countries. A comparison of 31 design elements including access routes, parking, passenger drop-off and pickup areas, ramps, etc. are discussed…