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Riders with disabilities face roadblocks when finding public transportation

Riders with disabilities face roadblocks when finding public transportation
Phys.org Friday 13 November 2026, 12:00 UTC 1 min read
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A new national database developed at the University of Michigan shows that none of the top 99 public transportation systems in the United States are easy for people with disabilities to use in four key areas of accommodation and accessibility.

A new national database developed at the University of Michigan shows that none of the top 99 public transportation systems in the United States are easy for people with disabilities to use in four key areas of accommodation and accessibility.
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