Airports are facing increased regulatory pressure to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on or near their facilities. To effectively manage this environmental challenge, it is imperative to identify the sources of PFAS. This webinar will provide guidance for airports facing pressure and technical hurdles addressing PFAS contamination.
Respectful Response to People Experiencing Homelessness in Transit Monday, March 25, 1 - 2:30 PM Eastern Public transportation agencies across the country are exploring ways to respectfully support persons who are experiencing homelessness and minimize impacts to transit employees and the traveling public. Transit agencies have developed important partnerships with law enforcement, social service agencies, mental health experts, advocates for persons who are homeless, and others to approach this issue in a more positive way. This webinar will present transit agency experiences and lessons learned explored in TCRP Research Report 242: Homelessness: A Guide for Public Transportation.
Wrong-way driving crashes represent approximately 1 percent of the total number of traffic-related fatalities annually. This webinar will provide an overview of NCHRP Research Report 1050: Wrong-Way Driving Solutions Handbook, which provides the latest solutions to wrong-way driving incidents and crashes on roadways.
When technology solutions are not accessible to people with disabilities, the solutions are exclusionary. Public and private industries must work with people with disabilities when planning, designing, and implementing smart mobility solutions to make the products and services as accessible as possible. This webinar will present lived experiences highlighting accessibility issues with modern transportation technology, along with examples of how policies can address these issues.
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