Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Study

We're conducting a study to identify strategies to increase the availability of wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs). We're also looking for ways to improve service quality and provide cost-effective transportation for riders with disabilities.

• Learn more about the legislation.

Objectives

• Identify challenges affecting WAV accessibility and service

• Examine supply and demand issues for WAVs

• Identify possible measures to ensure the punctuality and reliability of WAV services

• Evaluate how supply streams, market practices, and technological capabilities impact WAV services

• Research and analyze models that have been successful elsewhere

• Collect information on legislation and policy changes in other states

We want to hear from you

We want to hear from stakeholders and the public. During monthly meetings, we'll cover your issues and identify solutions. We'll hold hybrid meetings open to anyone at the MnDOT Central Office Building and via Microsoft Teams. Sign up for the mailing list to learn about our meetings and other details about the study.

Our report is due to the legislature by Feb. 15, 2026.

Who's involved

• Public transportation service providers

• Nonemergency medical transportation (NEMT) and special transportation services (STS) providers

• State Patrol

• Minnesota Council on Disability

• A driver advocacy group representing transportation network company (TNC) drivers

• Private TNCs

• Representatives from City of Minneapolis, City of St. Paul, and League of Minnesota Cities

• Representative from taxi companies

• Persons with disabilities and their caregivers

• An organization with expertise in accessibility transportation services or design

Get involved

• Attend a public meeting

• Sign up for our mailing list