Province Seeks Members for Public Transportation Accessibility Committee

Nova Scotians are invited to help develop a public transportation accessibility standard, the next phase of work in making the province accessible by 2030.

Applications are now open for membership on the Public Transportation Standard Development Committee. The committee will assist the Accessibility Advisory Board to develop recommendations for an accessibility standard in public transportation and transportation infrastructure to make it easier for everyone to get where they need to go.

“Removing barriers in communities and transportation systems will help make it easier for everyone to travel to work, to recreation and leisure activities,” said Justice Minister Brad Johns, the Minister responsible for the Accessibility Act. “We look forward to having interested Nova Scotians join this committee to help advance the transportation standard.”

Nova Scotians with knowledge of and experience with accessible transportation may apply, which could include people with disabilities, representatives from organizations that represent them, and representatives from sectors impacted by the standards, such as municipalities and rural transportation providers.

The application form and more information about the Public Transportation Standard Development Committee are available at: https://novascotia.ca/accessibility/transportation-committee/

The deadline for applications is January 31.

Quick Facts:

• since 2019, other standard development committees have been established to address education, the built environment, employment, and goods and services
• the final standard development committee will address information and communication
• the Province’s accessibility strategy, Access by Design 2030, outlines how Nova Scotia will achieve its goal of an accessible province by 2030 by providing people with disabilities equitable access to programs, services, information and infrastructure

Additional Resources:

Accessibility Advisory Board: https://novascotia.ca/accessibility/advisory-board/

Nova Scotia’s Accessibility Directorate: https://novascotia.ca/accessibility/

Access by Design 2030: https://novascotia.ca/accessibility/access-by-design/