Accessibility
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Accessible services for passengers with
disabilities
Customers with disabilities are advised that elevator service is available at seven of PATH's thirteen stations. These stations include five terminals - 33rd Street and the temporary World Trade Center Station in New York, Journal Square, Hoboken and Newark in New Jersey as well as Exchange Place and Pavonia/Newport Station in New Jersey.
PATH's Accessible Features
Here is a brief description of some of the features, which
have been installed or improved in these PATH stations.
- Curb Ramps - are located near the entrances to these
stations to provide easier access inside and outside these
stations.
- Ramps - have been constructed or improved for easier
access inside and outside these stations.
- Elevators - self-operated elevators have been installed
or modified in each of these stations. Standard raised
symbols are located on the control panel next to the button
for the alarm bell, main exit level, door open, door close
and emergency stop.
- Escalators - stations at Exchange Place, Journal Square
and Newark are equipped with escalators that connect PATH
platforms to the street level. Pavonia/Newport and 33rd
Street have partial escalator service.
- Stairs - textured rubber strips indicate the beginning
of a staircase. Stair edges are specially sloped and shaped
for easier travel and handrails are now easier to grasp.
- Signs - access route signs to PATH platforms are located
at each of the five stations. All new signs have been
designed to provide maximum visibility.
- Fare Gates - special wheelchair fare entry gates are available. All turnstiles accept full-fare, pay-per-ride MetroCards. Payment of fare unlocks the gate for your entry. The release button unlocks the gate when you exit.
- Closed Circuit TV - cameras are mounted outside the
elevator and in other areas of these PATH stations.
- Platforms - the edges of station platforms are clearly
highlighted with rubber or ceramic tactile edges. The
gaps between the train and platform meet the standard
for wheelchair accessibility. In most stations, departing
signs flash on and off indicating when trains are ready
to leave.
- Passenger INFO Phones - are prominently located in these
PATH stations. Some have been lowered and fitted with
volume controls including all those located next to the
elevators. If you require assistance, just pick up any
of these phones and you will automatically be connected
to an information agent, 24 hours a day.
- Public Telephones - are available in some PATH stations.
Various telephones have been lowered and equipped with
volume controls.
- Public Address Systems will provide improved audibility
through the use of fiber optic cables.
- Audible Signals and Flashing Lights - are located at
the exits of these stations and will be activated in an
emergency.
- Parking - a limited number of close-in parking spaces
are designated for people with disabilities at a privately
owned parking facility in the Journal Square Transportation
Center. A handicapped license plate or placard must be
visibly displayed. For parking information, please call
201-216-6753.
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