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Legislation: Ohio - 2004 Archives


March 2004 - Ohio - H.R. 3550 - House Transportation Equity Act

Ohioans with disabilities and their families have expressed that lack of Transportation is a major issue. The ARC of Ohio and United Cerebral Palsy, via their Public Policy Collaboration initiative, is asking for your input regarding the House Transportation Equity Act.

The House Transportation Equity Act (H.R. 3550) was introduced by Representative Don Young (R-AK) on November 20, 2003. The Act would authorize funds from $125 to $175 million annually over six years for Federal aid for highways, highway safety programs, transit programs, and other purposes. It includes the New Freedom transportation program in Sec. 3018 of the Act. The Paralyzed Veterans of America, on behalf of the disability community, are drafting suggestions for report language for Sec. 3018 and would like input from a wide range of people.

Ideas that have been gathered thus far include:

  • Support for accessible taxi programs;
  • Environmental improvements such as curb ramps and accessible pedestrian signals;
  • Paratransit service beyond minimum requirements;
  • Accessibility improvements to other stations other than key stations;
  • Support for volunteer driver programs; and
  • Mobility management programs (regional one-stop shopping for accessible transportation).

    If you would like to add to the discussion, please e-mail your ideas and suggestions to Maureen McCloskey of the Paralyzed Advocacy of America at maureenm@pva.org.

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