Strategic Plan Framework

This accessibility strategic plan framework serves as a starting document that will guide the development of the full strategic plan.

ADA Resources

Guidance and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Access and Mobility for All Summit

On Tuesday, October 29, 2019, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) hosted the Access and Mobility for All Summit to raise awareness of DOT and government-wide efforts to improve access and mobility for people with disabilities, older adults, and individuals of low income and identify...

Strategic Plan on Accessible Transportation

The U.S. Department of Transportation has published a draft of its first Strategic Plan on Accessible Transportation (Strategic Plan), a noteworthy step in making America’s transportation system more accessible for all travelers. 

The draft Strategic Plan reflects ongoing and...

Hawaiian Airlines 4th CARES Act Air Service Exemption Extension

CARES Act Air Service Exemptions for Hawaiian Airlines and Silver Airways Extensions

Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation is acting on requests from Hawaiian Airlines and Silver Airways for exemption from the CARES Act airline service obligations announced in Order 2020-4-2.  This is the fourth request of Hawaiian Airlines to extend its exemption to suspend service...

Silver Airways 3rd CARES Act Air Service Exemption Extension

Pre-Enforcement Rulings Plan

The Department’s Pre-Enforcement Rulings Plan is being issued in compliance with Executive Order 13924 and applies to requests for pre-enforcement rulings with respect to actions or conduct in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency.  This Plan applies to the processing of requests...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $21.8 Million Grant Award for Central Avenue BRT Project in St. Petersburg, Florida

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced a $21.8 million grant award to the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) for the Central Avenue “SunRunner” Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project in St. Petersburg, Florida. The project will...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces Key Resource for Rural Communities

WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao today announced the Applicant Toolkit (Toolkit) for the Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (ROUTES) Initiative at the U.S. Department of Transportation. It is the latest effort by the Department and the...