Published On: October 25, 2015

Join Health by Design and local community partners to discuss public transportation policy and its role in creating ‘livable communities’ throughout Indiana. Participants will also engage in activities to ensure there are accessible pathways of travel – the critical links between the sidewalk, bus stop, and bus ride—where they live.
What: First-Mile, Last-Mile Connections to Transit Workshop
When: Friday, November 13, 9 AM – 3 PM
Where: IndyGo board room, 1501 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46222
This particular workshop will focus on ensuring “first mile-last mile” connections to fixed-route transit service – the vital link between the curb, sidewalk, and bus stop. The goal of the workshop is to train volunteers how to examine the safety and accessibility features of fixed-route bus stops and the pedestrian infrastructure that connects to them. Information that is collected can then be used for future improvements.
The primary audiences for these workshops are individuals with disabilities, family members, older adults, disability organization staff and advocates, nonprofit partners, local government staff, active transportation advocates, and elected officials. Anyone and everyone who’s interested in bettering community mobility options can attend!
The workshop is FREE and but registration is required. Please register by Monday, November 2 by clicking this link.
Please contact Addison Pollock with any additional questions or comments at apollock@acsm.org or 317-352-3817. This event is made possible by the Indiana Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities.