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As AVs are deployed, policymakers should redesign local communities to enhance livability for all.
Policymakers and the private sector should develop and expand convenient and affordable community transportation programs in rural communities.
Policymakers and the private sector should meet the transit needs of people who are older, frail, or have disabilities. This includes:
Congress should provide adequate funding for ADA enforcement activities. It should utilize the higher federal match for compliance with the ADA. Congress also should
Policymakers and the private sector should ensure universal access in rural areas to affordable high-speed internet services in the home and to digital skills progra
Policymakers and the private sector should develop and implement transportation programs to ensure mobility for rural residents, particularly those who do not drive.
Policymakers and the private sector should ensure access to robust business development and employment training opportunities in rural communities.
Policymakers should increase funding and provide technical assistance for community and economic development activities on tribal lands.
Small towns and rural communities should provide opportunities for residents of all ages and backgrounds to live, shop, socialize, and participate in civic life.