The emergency evacuation of New York and Washington D.C. following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 was largely spontaneous and on foot. The level of personal mobility involved in the evacuation highlighted the dilemma of persons with disabilities in emergency situations. Emergencies may include natural or weather related events as well as man-made crises such as an accidental train derailment or terrorist attack. These events can have a profound impact on persons who have physical disabilities that may be exacerbated with over exertion or cognitive disabilities that limit an individuals ability to maneuver in unfamiliar surroundings. Lost landmarks as well as the rough terrain of uprooted streets or downed buildings could offer special challenges for persons who have visual impairments, Alzheimers Disease, developmental delays or dependence on a wheelchair for mobility. In an emergency, persons with disabilities who use either fixed route or paratransit services may be unable to access the usual transit service in a fast moving situation where all of the travel rules are suddenly changed. Preparing riders for emergencies of any sort may be one of the best strategies for coping when traveling in a crisis. The focus of this project will be travel training for persons with disabilities encompassing a review of related literature, interviews with transit and human service providers, a pilot travel training workshop and a manual on training for secure travel.
Transit Security in Small Urban Areas: Planning to Meet the Needs of Consumers with Disabilities. (Phase IV)
2006
36 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
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