Posts tagged Accessibility
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Want a lift? How about three? Metro’s elevators leave some riders behind
Metro has elevators in all 98 of its stations, which is a huge win for mobility justice that sets the system apart from its peers. There’s a “but,” though: some of the most crucial stations are still very hard to navigate by wheelchair, and when elevators go out, wheelchair users are left without options. Keep reading…
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Metro was almost built without elevators. Here’s how we avoided that mistake.
Accommodations for passengers in wheelchairs were not the norm when Metrorail was first planned, but the system has — and always has had— elevators in all of its stations. This is the story of how that came to be. Keep reading…
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Events: Share your thoughts on transportation accessibility in Montgomery County
Voice your concerns about accessibility in Montgomery County. Volunteer at this year’s annual Rock Creek Extreme Cleanup. Enjoy a guided walking tour of safer streets design principles in Arlington. Read more in this week’s events post. Keep reading…
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Why a study on transportation access for Virginians with disabilities died in committee
How hard is it for the disabled community to access reliable transportation in Virginia? A study before the General Assembly this year sought to answer that question — until Republicans let it die. Keep reading…
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This transportation program helps veterans get around the District
VetsRide is a free transportation service that helps certain veterans get around DC. Keep reading…
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National links: Are old homes all they’re cracked up to be?
The argument that new houses are better than old ones. Nonprofits and foundations are taking over traditional areas of governance. How Los Angeles could get its sidewalks up to par faster. Keep reading…
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How the 7000-series train outage makes Metro less accessible
Metro’s 7000-series trains have a number of features that make them more accessible to people with disabilities. Now they’re out of service for the foreseeable future, leaving Metro less accessible than it was before. Keep reading…
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Here’s how the federal infrastructure package could improve transit
Here’s what the federal infrastructure bill, which President Biden is set to sign into law today (Monday), could mean for transit. Keep reading…
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Sen. Tammy Duckworth talks about why every US transit station must be accessible
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), with Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and Bob Casey (D-Pa.), introduced the All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP) Act of 2021, which would establish a $10 billion grant program to help transit agencies and commuter-rail providers retrofit stations to meet the needs of people with physical, cognitive, sensory, and other mobility challenges. Keep reading…
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Baltimore’s “Big Jump” path aims to bridge highways and historic wrongs
A small trail running along some of Baltimore’s most notoriously oversized roads has proven to be incredibly popular, and could change how the city’s streets are shaped going forward. The multi-modal trail, called the Big Jump, provides people on foot, bicycle, and more with a way to cross over highways that have long served as a barrier between neighborhoods. Keep reading…