Accessibility

TransportationCamp comes to DC…and The Transit Wire was there

January 22, 2012

Saturday was my first time at TransportationCamp, the unconference that explores the intersection of urban transportation and technology.

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Researchers seek feedback on accessible transit communications

January 12, 2012

Researchers are seeking participation in a survey about the accessibility of transit-related communications for people with disabilities.

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NYC Transit offers email alerts for elevator and escalator status

December 22, 2011

MTA New York City Transit launched an email notification system to let customers subscribe to updates on the status of station elevators and escalators.

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MTA launches Weekender website again

December 12, 2011

The MTA launched a new version of its weekend-only home page which provides information about construction-related weekend subway delays and diversions.

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MTA improves subway navigation for hearing-impaired

December 1, 2011

MTA New York City Transit is installing induction loop technology to make it easier for its hearing-impaired riders to communicate with station agents.

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Researchers develop mobile app for blind bus riders

November 23, 2011

Researchers at the University of Washington are building a mobile application to help blind transit riders access bus stops.

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HopStop adds feature for finding accessible routes

November 11, 2011

HopStop now allows users to search for stroller-friendly and wheelchair-accessible transit routes in the New York metropolitan area.

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CTA unveils new rail cars

November 9, 2011

The Chicago Transit Authority (IL) unveiled a new six-car train on Tuesday, which is scheduled to enter service on the Pink Line.

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First hybrid double-decker rolls off production line

November 7, 2011

The mayor of London drove the first new TfL bus off the production line last week. The hybrids will be 15% more fuel efficient than existing hybrids.

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BART could adopt cell phone policy next week

October 20, 2011

Bay Area Rapid Transit (CA) drafted a policy that allows the agency to shut down cell phone service only under extraordinary circumstances.

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