ADA

ADA Topic Guide

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)


Transit agencies are required to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act. The resources in this topic guide provide information to ensure compliance with the law.


Please note: National RTAP's ADA Toolkit is a much-expanded version of this topic guide.

FTA Resources

49 CFR Part 37 - Transportation Services for Individuals with Disabilities (ADA)

49 CFR Part 38 - Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Specifications for Transportation Vehicles 

49 CFR Part 27 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance

80 FR 13253 - Transportation for Individuals with Disabilities; Reasonable Modification of Policies and Practices

ADA and the FTA: Improving Transit Access for People with Disabilities (video), 2017

Federal Transit Administration (FTA) - Americans with Disabilities Act webpage

FTA - Questions and Answers Concerning Wheelchairs and Bus and Rail Service

FTA - ADA Training webpage


National RTAP Resources

Additional Resources

DISCLAIMER: The resources provided in each topic guide are not an exhaustive survey of every available resource on each topic. If you would like to add a resource to a Topic Guide, please email info@nationalrtap.org.

Updated March 18, 2024

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