How easy is it for an individual with a disability to ride the Washington DC Metro Subway system?
The Metro is very accessible to individuals with disabilities. Each station has elevators, extra-wide faregates, and TTY-equipped telephones. Also, public telephones and emergency intercoms are located on every platform. Bumpy domes along the platform at all key stations alert customers that the edge is near, and flashing lights indicate arriving trains. Large, electronic signs on each platform announce train arrivals and delays. Rubber gap reducers decrease the gap between the platform and the train by 1.5 inches, making boarding easier and safer. Door chimes and announcements indicate when the train doors are closing.
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