Posts tagged Wayfinding
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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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Why do we use colors to name our transit lines?
There are numerous ways to distinguish transit lines, including using unique names or symbols. Here and many places elsewhere, our subway goes with colors. That’s because colors are a simple and user-friendly way to organize a system. Keep reading…
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Metro is testing out color-coded escalator handrails
On Sunday, a Metro rider/graphic designer noticed that the handrails in the Fort Totten Metro station were color-coded. What do you think of WMATA's new wayfinding tool? Keep reading…
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Vinyl wraps won’t make Back2Good better, but these fixes will
Things like silver train exteriors and new paint jobs are not where Metro's “Back2Good” fixes need to be. Here's what Metro could — and should — do to improve its riders' experience. Keep reading…
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Use this tool to see how often Metrobuses come to a particular stop, and where they go from there
Metrobus is a great way to get around, but some people avoid it because it’s not easy to remember where, exactly, buses run, or when they come to your stop. A new tool from Metro hopes to make finding that information a lot easier. Keep reading…
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I don’t care what some people say: DC has great transportation options.
SafeTrack is pretty much Exhibit A when it comes to how frustrating the transportation options in the Washington region can sometimes be. But as my recent move to Orlando reminded me, problems like SafeTrack are somewhat of a luxury— you have to have a rail network to even have them. My message to the DC region: it’s really not so bad! Keep reading…
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Compass rose decals? More direct priority seating signs? Here are two more MetroGreater finalists.
This week is the last week to vote on your favorite MetroGreater finalists! Before voting closes at midnight Friday, we’re telling you about each finalist idea. Today’s featured finalists: Compass rose decals at station exits and more direct priority seating signs. Keep reading…
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Here are the MetroGreater finalists! Vote for the gold now!
The Olympics may be in full swing in Rio de Janeiro, but we’ve got our own nail-biting competition going on here in the Washington region. Here are the 10 finalists for the MetroGreater contest, to devise quick ways Metro can improve the rider experience. Which are your favorites? Keep reading…
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New signs say where the train will arrive on Metro platforms
When a Metro train with six cars pulls into a station, there’s lots of space on the platform where you can’t actually board. Metro is testing out platform decals to let people know where 6-car trains end, which makes boarding much easier. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Technology in your life
Uber drivers aren’t color blind?; This week in apps; Next stop, Smart City, VA?; Rosslyn superblock no more; Big little steps for Metro; Driver kills Bikeshare station; That local touch; And…. Keep reading…