Synthesis of Information Related to Airport Practices. Topic S01-30. Beyond ADA: Exceeding Airport Accessibility Requirements

It’s been nearly 35 years since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). While airports have continued to keep pace with the changing requirements under this law, some airports have exceeded regulatory requirements to make their airport more accessible for all users through various guest experience programs, facility design choices, and amenities. There’s increasing recognition that improving accessibility enhances the airport experience for everyone, not just specific populations. The objective of this synthesis is to describe the programs and practices of airports that enhance accessibility beyond legal and regulatory requirements. The audience for this synthesis is airport staff involved in administering and managing customer facing programs, airport planners and designers, and airport leadership.

Language

  • English

Project

  • Status: Active
  • Funding: $55000
  • Contract Numbers:

    Project 11-03, Topic S01-30

  • Sponsor Organizations:

    Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP)

    Transportation Research Board, 500 Fifth Street, NW
    Washington, DC  United States  20001

    Federal Aviation Administration

    800 Independence Avenue, SW
    Washington, DC  United States  20591
  • Project Managers:

    Christensen, Jordan

  • Principal Investigators:

    Hunter-Zaworski, Katharine

  • Start Date: 20241028
  • Expected Completion Date: 0
  • Actual Completion Date: 0

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 01909142
  • Record Type: Research project
  • Source Agency: Transportation Research Board
  • Contract Numbers: Project 11-03, Topic S01-30
  • Files: TRB, RIP
  • Created Date: Feb 21 2024 7:32PM