The final proposed Accessible Transportation Standard has now been submitted to the Minister of Community and Social Services for consideration as law.

This standard is the only one that is sector specific, that is, it relates specifically to modes of transportation that come under the jurisdiction of provincial and municipal governments.

A standards development committee, made up of representatives from the disability and business communities, developed the proposed standard.

It was released for public review from June 27, 2007 to September 28, 2007.

The committee used the feedback received during the review period to shape the final proposed standard, which was submitted to the government for consideration in fall 2008.