Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Study
| Read the Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Supply and Availability Study Legislative Report |
MnDOT conducted a study to identify strategies to increase the availability of wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs) and ways to improve service quality and provide cost-effective transportation for riders with disabilities.
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
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
Submit your comments or questions here
- What questions do you have about the Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Study? We would love to hear from you!
- Do you have experience using wheelchair accessible vehicles for transportation? Tell us your story about any challenges you faced.
- Do you have experience providing transportation services to riders with disabilities? Tell us your story about any challenges you faced.
Stakeholder Meeting Materials
Contacts
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Transportation Program Director, Office of Freight & Commercial Vehicle Operations
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Email laura.roads@state.mn.us -
Email Sam.Richie@state.mn.us
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