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Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

Full accessibility ensures that public transportation accommodates people with disabilities by providing necessary facilities and services. Proponents argue that it ensures equal access, promotes independence for people with disabilities, and complies with disability rights. Opponents argue that it can be costly to implement and maintain and may require significant modifications to existing systems.

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 @9SM8BWV from Illinois  answered…2yrs2Y

Handicap people say they won't to be treated equally. Use transportation as-is or arrange for private transportation.

 @9S2PDWW from Virginia  answered…2yrs2Y

It all depends on the type of disabilities that they wish to make it accessible to, I take public transportation, and it Can be very uncomfortable being on a bus with people who have clear disabilities, in particular mental illnesses

 @BCJNCCH from Vermont  answered…2mos2MO

Yes but not all because some people are moving in a rush but maybe require a certain percent that needs to be so you can take that transportation or one without.

 @9S5RTXT  from Maine  answered…2yrs2Y

No, the added costs of making all systems fully accessible may cost more than providing special door-to-door transportation for these individuals.

 @BCXQ8W4 from Texas  answered…1mo1MO

Only if they are federally funded

 @BC69ZWM from Michigan  answered…2mos2MO

Yes, for new public transportation systems, allow reasonable *options* for people with disabilities (seating, large enough entrances for wheelchairs).

 @B8K5S2N from Louisiana  answered…7mos7MO

Within reason. There’s no way to guarantee that someone with sensory issues won’t be upset by a crowded train car, but it should be wheelchair accessible

  @DSNEPatriot  from Florida  answered…7mos7MO

Yes, but do not make the requirement retro-active, meaning anything built prior to the new law would be exempt, so long as it is still in safe, operational condition and so long as it cannot be modified to meet the new requirement.

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