CATS breaks ground for 1,500 ADA-accessible bus stops after lawsuit
CATS breaks ground for 1,500 ADA-accessible bus stops after lawsuit BRProud.com
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BATON ROUGE Launches ADA Program for Handicap-Accessible Bus Stops
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – After the court ruled in favor of two handicapped men who filed a lawsuit against CATS for not having the right accommodations for their needs, the transportation system launched an ADA Program and broke ground for handicap-accessible bus stops in the Greater Baton Rouge Area.
Revamping Bus Stops for Accessibility
On Wednesday, members of the Capital Area Transit System (CATS) turned the soil on a decades-long project to revamp 1,500 bus stops across the capital region.
“We’ll see these stops being installed with the best pads that would give our customers more accessibility. Those who may be wheelchair-bound and have other mobility difficulties,” said Interim CEO Theo Richards.
Ensuring ADA Compliance
CATS must hire an ADA coordinator and document all stops to determine which ones are already compliant and which ones can reasonably be brought up to ADA standards.
“So being in compliance also means that having our bus stops be accessible for those same wheelchairs. So what we’re doing over the next decade will be replacing old stops that aren’t ADA accessible. Some that you’ve seen throughout the community may not fit well for our individuals that need to use wheelchairs” said Richards.
Phased Approach
The company is expected to complete 10% of the bus stops each year, over the next 10 years. Starting with the most at-need neighborhoods.
Funding and Resources
Richards said CATS received funding through a mileage and other federal grants and resources.
Promoting Inclusivity and Equity
Officials with CATS say this is a promise to the community to create an inclusive and equitable environment for everyone.
Groundbreaking Location
Richards also shared the significance of today’s groundbreaking location. One of the guys named in the lawsuit, Joshua Scurria, lives in this neighborhood. Unfortunately, he was unable to attend the ceremony in person.
Project Timeline
Officials say the project will start in January.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities | 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status | – Number of accessible bus stops installed – Percentage of bus stops brought up to ADA standards |
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | 11.2: By 2030, provide access to safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport systems for all, improving road safety, notably by expanding public transport, with special attention to the needs of those in vulnerable situations, women, children, persons with disabilities and older persons | – Number of bus stops revamped – Percentage of bus stops made wheelchair-accessible |
| SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals | 17.17: Encourage and promote effective public, public-private and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships | – Funding received through mileage and federal grants – Resources allocated for the project |
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
The SDGs that are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article are SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities and SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
Based on the article’s content, the specific targets under SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities are:
– Target 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status.
The specific targets under SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities are:
– Target 11.2: By 2030, provide access to safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport systems for all, improving road safety, notably by expanding public transport, with special attention to the needs of those in vulnerable situations, women, children, persons with disabilities and older persons.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
Yes, there are indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets. These indicators include:
– Number of accessible bus stops installed: This indicator can measure progress towards the target of providing accessible transport systems for all.
– Percentage of bus stops brought up to ADA standards: This indicator can measure progress towards the target of promoting social inclusion and accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
– Number of bus stops revamped: This indicator can measure progress towards the target of improving transport infrastructure.
– Percentage of bus stops made wheelchair-accessible: This indicator can measure progress towards the target of providing accessible transport systems for individuals with disabilities.
– Funding received through mileage and federal grants: This indicator can measure progress towards the target of promoting effective partnerships and resource allocation for sustainable development projects.
– Resources allocated for the project: This indicator can measure progress towards the target of promoting effective partnerships and resource allocation for sustainable development projects.
4. Create a table with three columns titled ‘SDGs, Targets and Indicators” to present the findings from analyzing the article.
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities | 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status | – Number of accessible bus stops installed – Percentage of bus stops brought up to ADA standards |
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | 11.2: By 2030, provide access to safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport systems for all, improving road safety, notably by expanding public transport, with special attention to the needs of those in vulnerable situations, women, children, persons with disabilities and older persons | – Number of bus stops revamped – Percentage of bus stops made wheelchair-accessible |
| SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals | 17.17: Encourage and promote effective public, public-private and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships | – Funding received through mileage and federal grants – Resources allocated for the project |
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Source: brproud.com
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