FHWA and the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) recently launched a new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) "State DOT ADA Transition Plan & Inventory Mapping Application" with accompanying informational tutorial to help state DOTs understand and prioritize the elimination of inaccessible infrastructure when making transportation investments.

These new tools improve the public’s access to and use of data that state DOTs publish on their progress and plans to improve accessibility in public-rights-of-way and transportation facilities. Users can easily find the ADA Transition Plan for each state DOT, when it was last updated and the associated inventory of barriers, if available. Public-rights-of-way include sidewalks, curb ramps, crosswalks, pedestrian signals, parking, and transit stops while transportation facilities include public buildings, rest stops, and transit stations.

ADA Transition Plans are an agency’s commitment to removing barriers and making their programs, services, and facilities accessible to all users. Required by law, ADA Transition Plans benefit both agencies and the public by helping agencies plan and budget over time and allow members of the public—including individuals with disabilities—to provide input on areas of need, anticipate when facilities will be improved, and track the improvements.

Access the new interactive map