• December 02, 2025

    New Training! Beyond Compliance: Advancing Accessible Design in Transit Facilities and the Public Right-of-Way with Community Transit

    The PacTrans Workforce Development Institute is excited to announce a new training developed in collaboration with Community Transit, a public transit authority in Washington, on ADA Design and Policy for transportation professionals. Beyond Compliance: Advancing Accessible Design in Transit Facilities and the Public Right-of-Way equips transportation professionals with the legal knowledge, design principles, and practical tools to plan, evaluate, implement, and maintain accessible, inclusive, and universally designed pedestrian and transit facilities that go beyond minimum ADA compliance.

    Beyond Compliance: Advancing Accessible Design in Transit Facilities and the Public Right-of-Way

    When: February 11, 2026, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
    Where: Community Transit, 2312 W Casino Road, Everett, WA 98204
    Cost: $300

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    This course offers a comprehensive overview of ADA Title II regulations, Section 504 requirements, Universal Design principles, and accessibility best practices as they apply to transit and pedestrian facilities in the public right-of-way. Through historical context and insights from individuals with lived experience, participants will learn how planning and design decisions impact pedestrian mobility, especially for people with disabilities. The course examines the legal, policy, and technical frameworks that shape accessible infrastructure, including the 2010 ADA Standards and the 2023 Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG).

    Drawing on national, regional, and local examples, the course emphasizes equity-driven planning and practical implementation strategies for designing, constructing, and maintaining accessible facilities, including curb ramps, sidewalks, crossings, pedestrian signals, transit stops, parking, and loading zones. 

    Through case studies and hands-on exercises, participants will learn to evaluate needs, prioritize improvements, and move beyond minimum compliance to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and user-centered design outcomes. By the end of the session, attendees will be prepared to integrate ADA and Universal Design principles into project development, prioritization, and long-term transition planning.

    About the Instructor Tom Hewitt, AICP has grounded his work in accessible transportation projects that connect people of all ages and abilities to the places they want to go, whether by transit, bike, or walking and rolling. In 2021, Hewitt joined the Seattle Department of Transportation, where he currently leads all aspects of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance as the ADA Coordinator and Program Manager.