Across the Region a significant number of residents have a condition that substantially impairs their cognition, movement, vision, hearing, ability to live independently, or ability to take care of personal needs. Every person deserves to travel unimpeded on the public transportation system.
Join the APA-NYM Transportation Committee for an important panel discussion on how transit and transportation agencies address this issue through fixed route, paratransit and other services and/or policies. The panel will also focus on synergies between the public and private sector to enable greater accessibility.
Topics include:
What is the current state of transit accessibility in NY Metro Region?
How do agencies bridge the gap between paratransit and fixed route service?
What role does technology play in advancing accessibility?
Panelists:
Edmund Asiedu, Accessibility Policy Advisor & ADA Coordinator (NYC DOT)
Namecca Parker, General Manager - Access Link (NJT)
Charley Cohen, Senior Accessibility Officer (MTA)
Rachel Birnbaum, Partner Enablement Team (Via)
And moderated by Cindy Myers, Project Manager - NYCT Access–A-Ride (Marine Tiger)
When: Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 6:00-7:30 PM
Where: Jacobs, One Penn Plaza 24th Floor, New York, NY 10119
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-aboard-all-access-tickets-1989264211807