Transportation planning

MPs recommend ban on pavement parking across England

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Monday, September 9, 2019
Pavements, Parking, Overspill parking, Transportation planning, Road surface

In 2015 the Government promised to look into the issue of pavement parking in England.

Key Points: 
  • In 2015 the Government promised to look into the issue of pavement parking in England.
  • Consultations, roundtable events and internal reviews failed to lead to any actions to improve the public's experience of pavement parking.
  • In todays Report, Pavement parking, the Committee calls for an outright ban on pavement parking across England in the long-term.
  • The Committee has recommended that the Government:
    legislate for a nationwide ban on pavement parking across England, outside London
    consult on a new offence of obstructive pavement parking.

MPs recommend ban on pavement parking across England

Retrieved on: 
Monday, September 9, 2019
Pavements, Parking, Overspill parking, Transportation planning, Road surface

In 2015 the Government promised to look into the issue of pavement parking in England.

Key Points: 
  • In 2015 the Government promised to look into the issue of pavement parking in England.
  • Consultations, roundtable events and internal reviews failed to lead to any actions to improve the public's experience of pavement parking.
  • In todays Report, Pavement parking, the Committee calls for an outright ban on pavement parking across England in the long-term.
  • The Committee has recommended that the Government:
    legislate for a nationwide ban on pavement parking across England, outside London
    consult on a new offence of obstructive pavement parking.

AudioEye Reports Second Quarter 2019 Results

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Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Accessibility, Ergonomics, Transportation planning, Urban design

TUCSON, Ariz., Aug. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- AudioEye, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEYE), a leading developer of digital accessibility solutions that provide barrier-free website access for individuals with disabilities, reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019.

Key Points: 
  • TUCSON, Ariz., Aug. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- AudioEye, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEYE), a leading developer of digital accessibility solutions that provide barrier-free website access for individuals with disabilities, reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019.
  • Deferred revenue increased 87% to $3.2M from $1.7M in the second quarter of 2018.
  • AudioEye Executive Chairman Carr Bettis said, "With the results of last quarter providing a strong base for the start of 2019, we took another big step forward in Q2.
  • AudioEye management will hold a conference call today, August 14, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time (1:30 p.m. Pacific time) to discuss these results.

MobilityWorks Adds 4 More Locations with Acquisition of Mobility Supercenter

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Thursday, August 1, 2019
Transport, Motor vehicles, Urban planning, Electric vehicles, Ergonomics, Transportation planning, Wheelchairs, Accessibility, Urban design, Adaptive equipment, Van, Motorized wheelchair

We look forward to having Mobility Supercenter become a part of our family, said Eric Mansfield, President of MobilityWorks.

Key Points: 
  • We look forward to having Mobility Supercenter become a part of our family, said Eric Mansfield, President of MobilityWorks.
  • Adding Mobility Supercenter to our organization illustrates our commitment to Accessibility for All.
  • In addition to selling new and pre-owned modified vans for wheelchair accessibility, MobilityWorks and Mobility Supercenter will also provide rental vans and adaptive equipment such as hand controls, turning seats and scooter lifts.
  • Driverge, formally known as TransitWorks, is the manufacturing division of WMK, LLC and is Ford Motor Company's largest mobility upfitter.

Department of Transportation backtracks on legal obligation to take action addressing airplane restroom accessibility for travelers with disabilities

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Monday, August 5, 2019
Urban planning, Accessibility, Ergonomics, Transportation planning, Urban design, Restroom, Architecture

Today's action results from DOT ignoring its Congressional mandate to address this issue and continuing to deny full restroom access for veterans and travelers with mobility impairments.

Key Points: 
  • Today's action results from DOT ignoring its Congressional mandate to address this issue and continuing to deny full restroom access for veterans and travelers with mobility impairments.
  • DOT's latest status report makes it clear that the agency has reversed course, and that what it plans to do in December will not meet its legal obligation.
  • "On the critical issue of restroom size, DOT would merely issue a call for more information and would not propose a rule addressing the issue.
  • Congress gave DOT until 2017 to propose new rules addressing lavatory accessibility on commercial single-aisle aircraft.

Government of Canada invests in information technology to improve accessibility

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Thursday, August 1, 2019
Accessibility, Ergonomics, Transportation planning, Urban design, Disability

AccessNow offers an online platform that crowdsources information on public transit and venues, such as restaurants and businesses, that are accessible to persons with disabilities.

Key Points: 
  • AccessNow offers an online platform that crowdsources information on public transit and venues, such as restaurants and businesses, that are accessible to persons with disabilities.
  • The government's investment will help AccessNow expand the reach of its platform in Canada, allowing people to share informationin both of Canada's official languagesabout the accessibility features of public spaces through an interactive map.
  • We are so thankful to the Government of Canada for believing in our vision to develop a more connected and accessible country with our platform.
  • The last call for proposals from for-profit organizations, not-for-profit organizations and research institutes for Accessible Technology Program funding closed on June 2.

Key Trends in Business Travel, 2019: Analysis of Traveller Types, Key Market Trends, Key Destinations, Challenges & Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Transportation, Lodging, Travel, Accessibility, Ergonomics, Transportation planning, Urban design, Business travel, Articles, Business, Human activities, Market research

The "Key Trends in Business Travel: Analysis of Traveller Types, Key Market Trends, Key Destinations, Challenges and Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Key Trends in Business Travel: Analysis of Traveller Types, Key Market Trends, Key Destinations, Challenges and Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report provides analysis of traveller types and key market trends which are contributing to one of the major segments within tourism currently - business travel.
  • Accessibility, social awareness, technological developments, visa facilitation and most crucially, connectivity have aided the expansive growth of business travel.
  • Gain a detailed understanding of the key trends, issues and challenges facing operators in the business travel space.

Government of Canada funds projects in Quebec that improve accessibility and inclusion

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Monday, July 29, 2019
Urban planning, Accessibility, Ergonomics, Transportation planning, Urban design, Disability

Minister Qualtrough also announced that over $5.8 million is being provided under the 2019 - 2020 small projects component of the EAF, to accessibility projects being led by 140 organizations and municipalities across Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Minister Qualtrough also announced that over $5.8 million is being provided under the 2019 - 2020 small projects component of the EAF, to accessibility projects being led by 140 organizations and municipalities across Canada.
  • In Quebec, approximately $535,800 of this funding will support 20 accessibility projects in communities across the province, focused on the installation of automated doors, elevators and ramps to improve physical accessibility and safety for persons with disabilities.
  • Other projects will make public spaces accessible by lowering counters and providing accessible pathways to promote mobility and inclusion.
  • The EAF is a federal grants and contributions program that supports community-based projects across Canada aimed at improving accessibility and safety in public spaces and workplaces.

BraunAbility Rolls Out 3D Access Aisles Nationwide on ADA Anniversary

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Friday, July 26, 2019
Urban planning, Architecture, Visual arts, BraunAbility, Aisle, Vans, Ergonomics, Transportation planning, Accessibility, Wheelchair accessible van, Wheelchair, Braun

The 3D access aisles will be installed in parking lots of businesses that sell mobility products, including BraunAbility wheelchair accessible vehicles, to mark the 29th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Key Points: 
  • The 3D access aisles will be installed in parking lots of businesses that sell mobility products, including BraunAbility wheelchair accessible vehicles, to mark the 29th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
  • This nationwide 3D painting event is part of a larger movement by BraunAbility called Drive for Inclusion.
  • The first-ever 3D access aisle was revealed by BraunAbility to launch the initiative on May 1 in Speedway, Ind.
  • Another 3D access aisle was installed in Edison, N.J. later the same month.

M-Enabling Summit: Accessibility Empowering All

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Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Urban planning, Web accessibility, Ergonomics, Transportation planning, Urban design, Accessibility, Game accessibility

The leading conference on digital accessibility, brought together over 640 participants from 25 countries which ranged from top industry executives, government officials, and community advocates.

Key Points: 
  • The leading conference on digital accessibility, brought together over 640 participants from 25 countries which ranged from top industry executives, government officials, and community advocates.
  • The program provided a platform that reinforced better accessibility in the digital space as a key component of inclusion and sustainable success.
  • It was the ideal opportunity for attendees to network with accessibility professionals and organizations seeking to comply with accessibility requirements and to leverage accessible technologies offering better services and outreach for consumers.
  • The M-Enabling Summit was once again the host of the 2019 FCC Chairman's Awards for Advancement in Accessibility (Chairman's AAA).