Metro Is Accessible Project

Metro Is Accessible is a public awareness outreach program created to provide information about accessibility features to persons with disabilities, disability advocacy organizations, and social service agencies.

Metro Is Accessible includes a Speakers Bureau, bus and rail system orientation sessions, and a Public Service Announcement (PSA) poster campaign to spread the message throughout the communities we serve.

Another aspect of the Metro Is Accessible program is the Train the Travel Trainer Workshops, which allow travel trainers and orientation and mobility trainers to incorporate the Metro system orientation into their existing travel training programs.

Metro System Orientation Sessions

To further assist our customers with disabilities with using the Metro system for travel all around the region, we offer orientation sessions on our Metrorail and Metrobus systems to provide hands-on learning. These orientation sessions are available one-on-one or in a group atmosphere. During the orientations, you will learn everything from how to locate Metrobus stops and Metrorail stations to purchasing a farecard and navigating the system. To schedule an orientation, please call 202-962-1558.

Also available is a booklet titled Accessible Transportation Options for Customers with Disabilities , which includes a comprehensive listing of public transportation options available in the District of Columbia, Maryland (the counties of Montgomery, Prince George's, Anne Arundel, and Baltimore, Baltimore City and Central Maryland) and Virginia (the counties of Arlington and Fairfax, and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, and Falls Church).

Speakers Bureau

The Metro Is Accessible Speakers Bureau consists of Metro employees and volunteers who donate their time to speak with groups on the accessibility features of the Metro system. These volunteers are available to meet with groups interested in learning more. Please call 202-962-1558 to schedule a speaker for your next meeting.