Project Goal
Host five summits on accessible transportation and develop policy recommendations to remove transportation barriers for Texans with disabilities and increase both private and public accessible transportation options
Project Summary
The Texas State Independent Living Council (SILC) initiated stakeholder dialogues through annual Transportation Works summits that brought together transportation collaborators to develop an extensive report that takes stock of statewide and resources to serve transportation needs of Texans with disabilities. The project was designed to create sustainable change and increase accessible transportation for nearly 2 million Texans with disabilities who report not leaving their homes due to inadequate transportation services.
Resources
- Transportation Works Project Report and Policy Recommendations (PDF, 30 pages, 1.1 MB)
- Transportation Works Highlight Reel 2021
Project Period
June 2016 to May 2021
Contact
1524 S. IH-35, Ste. 320
Austin, TX 78704
512-371-7353
Website
Geographic Reach
Galveston, Hidalgo, McLennan and Travis counties
