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File #: 080133.    Version: 0 Name: Commissioner Jack Donovan - Accessibility: A Study of the Regional Transit System (B)
Type: Discussion Item Status: Filed
File created: 8/11/2008 In control: City Commission
On agenda: Final action: 8/11/2008
Title: Commissioner Jack Donovan - Accessibility: A Study of the Regional Transit System (B)
Attachments: 1. 080133_20080714.pdf, 2. 080133a_20080714.pdf, 3. 080133_busaccessibility_20080811.pdf
Title
Commissioner Jack Donovan - Accessibility:  A Study of the Regional Transit System (B)
Explanation
In partnership, Masters in Public Health students from the UF College of Public Health and Health Professions and the Center for Independent Living of North Central Florida conducted an evaluation of 254 bus stops located on four key Gainesville Bus Routes.  Students will present the background, methods and findings from this study along with recommendations for feasible and essential changes that can improve accessibility - and thus, quality of life for individuals who are living with disabilities.
Recommendation
City Commissioners are requested to listen to this presentation and consider the important implications from this study's findings and recommendations.



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