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Update Methodology for ADA Demand Estimates: Lessons Learned
The current and accepted standard for determining local
impacts of ADA is found in the ADA Paratransit Handbook
published in September 1991 (UMTA-MA-06-0206-91-1). This
methodology was developed from surveys taken in 1978 and 1987,
along with 1980 U.S. Census data. The current methodology may
represent the population that is potentially ADA-eligible;
however, it does little to assist transit agencies in
determining actual paratransit demand. Additionally, transit
systems now have vehicles that can accommodate many
disabilities, making it possible for many of the potential
ADA-eligible population to ride the fixed route. Information
regarding methodologies used to forecast ADA paratransit demand
among transit agencies have been gathered in order to provide an
understanding of certain practices and an assessment as to which
methodologies are to be considered best practices has been
completed. A copy of the final report is
available here in pdf format and in
HTML format. For more information,
contact Cheryl Thole at
thole@cutr.usf.edu.
8.31.05
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813.974.5168 fax