Request for Information: Family Friendly Transit

Nia Knox, representing the nonprofit Program to Educate All Cyclists (PEAC), argues that late-night flash (LNF) traffic signals create significant safety and accessibility barriers for pedestrians, particularly those with cognitive disabilities. The organization supports the proposed action of maintaining consistent daytime signal operations or providing pedestrian push buttons to override LNF mode.

Olivia David, a PhD candidate at the University of Michigan, is submitting a research project report titled "Nice Streets, Mean Streets." The project, a collaboration between the University of Michigan and the nonprofit Program to Educate All Cyclists (PEAC), uses Strava data and student experiences to map transportation accessibility and identify areas needing safety upgrades for individuals with cognitive disabilities.

The commenter, a transit customer experience expert, supports the Family Friendly Transit Data Initiative and provides detailed recommendations for establishing a national standard for transit customer experience surveys. They argue for unified metrics, specific sampling methods, and the inclusion of both rider perception and observational data to create a benchmarking system for transit agencies.

A private citizen expresses support for the request for information by highlighting the need to improve public transit for families. The commenter argues that transit systems must address specific issues regarding safety, cleanliness, and accessibility, such as better lighting, increased security, and improved elevator maintenance.

A daily MARTA commuter argues that public transit will only be successful if it prioritizes rider safety through proactive security measures and structural changes. They advocate for the implementation of a system to track and publicly display crime metrics to hold transit providers accountable.