- Transportation
CCD Transportation Task Force Submits Comments to NHTSA
February 16, 2021
CCD Transportation Task Force Co-Chairs submitted comments in response to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration SNPRM regarding Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards making inoperative exemptions.
Comments - Transportation
CCD Transportation Task Force Sends USDOT Secretary Buttigieg Letter
February 11, 2021
CCD expressed appreciation for the Secretary's acknowledgment of the importance of accessible transportation during his confirmation hearing.
Letter - Transportation
NDRN Congratulates Pete Buttigieg on Confirmation as Secretary of Transportation
February 5, 2021
The letter expresses hope to work with Secretary Buttigieg on a number of critical transportation issues for people with disabilities.
Letter - Transportation
Amtrak Begins Compensating People with Disabilities Facing Barriers at Stations
February 4, 2021
An investigation in 2013 by NDRN found numerous barriers at stations all over the country. NDRN then submitted a complaint to DOJ which spurred their investigation and eventual settlement with Amtrak.
Press Release - Transportation
NDRN Thanks Senator Blumenthal for Introducing the Intercity Passenger Rail Trust Fund Act
December 15, 2020
The letter thanks Senator Blumenthal (D-CT) for introducing the Intercity Passenger Rail Trust Fund Act (S.4187).
Letter