Multimodal and Accessible Travel Standards Assessment – Outreach Report
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Summary
This report summarizes stakeholder outreach and feedback regarding standards for multimodal and accessible travel, conducted under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office. The research addresses the lack of harmonized standards supporting the USDOT’s concepts of “Complete Trip” (seamless travel across modes) and “Complete Streets” (accessible infrastructure). The study was motivated by the proliferation of Mobility on Demand services and the need to ensure interoperability, accessibility for vulnerable road users, and equitable service delivery. Current standardization efforts were identified as fragmented and siloed, necessitating a coordinated assessment of gaps and industry priorities. The methodology involved engaging end-user stakeholders, including advocacy groups, government agencies, vendors, and standards development organizations. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, planned in-person conferences were replaced with an online questionnaire, supplemented by interviews, white papers, and committee presentations. The outreach focused on six key areas: Mobility Platform Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Wayfinding and Navigation, Safety for vulnerable road users in Connected to Everything environments, Integrated Payment, Curb Access and Management, and Public Right of Way and Indoor Navigation Data. The questionnaire received 119 unique responses, with respondents rating their knowledge and identifying specific needs and gaps. Findings revealed significant gaps in existing standards, particularly regarding the integration of accessibility data into mobility platforms. Stakeholders emphasized that platform design must prioritize human-computer interaction and human-centered design, especially for persons with disabilities. Specific needs included the incorporation of real-time dynamic information, vibrotactile feedback technologies, and features allowing users to report obstacles or request assistance. For Mobility Platform APIs, the report identified a lack of harmonized standards describing required data elements for seamless trip planning and payment. In the area of Wayfinding and Navigation, stakeholders highlighted the need for uniform transit signage and precise data on accessible entrances and exits. Safety standards were noted as lacking comprehensive coverage for vulnerable road users in connected environments, while integrated payment and curb management standards were identified as critical for facilitating seamless transitions between travel modes. The significance of this report lies in its consolidation of industry priorities and recommendations for filling identified standards gaps. It provides a foundation for the Multimodal and Accessible Travel Standards Roadmap, aiming to harmonize efforts across industries and geographies. By addressing these gaps, the research supports the development of interoperable, accessible, and equitable transportation systems. The report underscores the necessity of collaboration among diverse stakeholders to ensure that emerging technologies and standards meet the needs of all travelers, including older adults, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Key finding
Stakeholder feedback identified critical gaps in harmonized standards for mobility platform APIs, wayfinding, safety, payment, curb access, and navigation data, emphasizing the need for human-centered design and interoperability to support complete trips for all travelers.
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Sample size: 119
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