In the Loop (Segments)

How Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s ASAP Act will help make U.S. transit stations more accessible


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President Biden’s federal infrastructure bill includes a provision that will make transit stations across the country fully accessible. The All Stations Accessibility Program Act sets aside $1.75 billion in grants for upgrades and improvements to meet or exceed the standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reset checks in with U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth for the latest on the ASAP Act, which she helped introduce, and the $2 trillion social spending plan.


Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Stephanie Kim

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In the Loop (Segments)By WBEZ Chicago