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USDOT Issues Final Rule Establishing Accessibility Standards for Pedes- trian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way On December 18, 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) ) published a final rule that will in- crease accessibility for transit users by providing local governments and other owner-operators of the public right-of-way clear, uniform, and technically defined standards of accessibility to guide their design decisions for new construction and alterations of transit stops in the public right-of-way. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) directs USDOT to adopt standards for accessible public transpor- tation facilities that are consistent with final minimum accessibility guidelines issued by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (U.S. Access Board). The Final Rule on Transportation for Individ- uals with Disabilities: Adoption of Accessibility Standards for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way adopts the U.S. Access Board's Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way (referred to as PROWAG) as the Department's regulatory standards for new construction and alterations of transit stops in the public right-of-way. USDOT's adoption of the PROWAG means that there will no longer be a need for each state or local agency to evaluate sources of guidance and make an independent determination on how to design transit stops and other facilities to achieve accessibility for different types of users. Users of the transportation system will also benefit from uniformity in accessibility-related design standards. The Final Rule becomes effective on January 17, 2025. Federal Register :: Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities; Adoption of Accessibility Standards for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way Miscellaneous Funding Opportunities (not through NCDOT) New Funding Opportunity: USDOT RAISE Grant Program The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program provides grants for surface transportation infrastructure projects with significant local or regional impact. Eligible projects include capital projects and planning projects. Deadline: January 30, 2025. Learn More: FY 2025 RAISE Notice of Funding Opportunity New Funding Opportunity: America Walks Community Change Grants Program America Walks will support another cohort of the Community Change Grant program, which supports the growing network of champions, organizations, and agencies working to advance walkability. Small grants are awarded to innovative, engaging, and inclusive programs and projects that can create a real, tangible oppor- tunity for walking and movement at the community level. Applications will open on Monday, December 16th and close on Friday, January 17th. Learn More: Community Change Grants -America Walks 3