Transportation: Ridesharing

Ridesharing is an increasingly utilized alternative mode of transportation providing a more widely available and often low-cost option compared to buses and taxis. Ridesharing  may significantly benefit persons who are unable to operate conventional motor vehicles, such as people with disabilities..  the accessibility and rider experience of ridesharing and ways that such services can improve the personal mobility of persons with disabilities and older adults.

PROJECTS:

  • Use of Ridesharing Apps by VI Persons
  • Uber + Lyft Driver Experience of Persons with Disabilities
  • Ridesharing Safety

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accessibility

Transportation: Autonomous Vehicles

As Autonomous Vehicle (AV) technology transitions from the realm of science fiction to reality, the benefits of this technology have become ever more broadly discussed.

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ridesharing

Transportation: Ridesharing

Ridesharing is an increasingly utilized alternative mode of transportation providing a more widely available and often low-cost option compared to buses and taxis. Ridesharing  may

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older adults

Accessibility: Older Adults

Older adults, people ages 65 and older, may face challenges in being active members of society due to potential physical and mental limitations as they

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