Bill · H.R. 4116· House(119-HR-4116)
Disability Access to Transportation Act
- Introduced
- 6/24/2025
- Last activity
- 6/25/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- Sponsored by
- Dina Titus
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Disability Access to Transportation Act aims to increase accessible transportation for individuals with disabilities through several new initiatives. It establishes a "one-stop paratransit pilot program" to allow for mid-trip stops to help riders complete essential tasks. The bill also directs the Attorney General to issue regulations for pedestrian facilities in the public right-of-way to ensure compliance with accessibility standards. Additionally, it mandates improved procedures for filing and reporting disability-related transportation complaints. A second pilot program will develop accessibility data sets to improve transportation planning across various population groups. Finally, the Act seeks to use technology and data to empower independent living and community movement for people with disabilities.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+9
The entire act is dedicated to improving the accessibility and independence of people with disabilities through transportation.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+8
The bill directly enhances accessibility and legal protections for individuals with disabilities in public transportation.
Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?+7
The bill implements pilot programs to modernize and increase the accessibility of public transit for paratransit riders.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Trip Flexibility: The "one-stop paratransit pilot program" aims to allow for at least one stop of at least 15 minutes outside of the vehicle during a trip, which helps prevent long wait times between multiple trips and assists individuals in completing essential tasks (Section 3(b)).
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Enhanced Transportation Planning: The "accessibility data pilot program" will create data sets to measure access to destinations via various modes, helping entities plan better transportation investments (Section 6(b)).
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Greater Accountability for Discrimination: The Secretary of Transportation will implement specific procedures for individuals to easily file complaints regarding disability discrimination in public transit (Section 5(a)).
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Increased Transparency: The Secretary is required to publish reports on the disposition of complaints, showing how many were investigated and how they were resolved (Section 5(d)).
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Improved Information Access: Public transit providers must include specific contact information, such as a disability assistance hotline and links to file complaints, on their websites and mobile applications (Section 5(c)).
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Standardized Pedestrian Safety: The Attorney General will issue regulations for new construction and alterations of pedestrian facilities to comply with specific accessibility guidance (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Limited Scope of Pilot Programs: The paratransit pilot program is subject to a specific selection process and may not immediately apply to all service areas (Section 3(d)).
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Program Expiration: The accessibility data pilot program is scheduled to terminate 8 years after its implementation (Section 6(k)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+9Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Rural Residents+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+8
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- 10/5/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/25/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 6/24/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Timothy KennedyDemocrat · New York
Josh RileyDemocrat · New York
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California
Jefferson Van DrewRepublican · New Jersey