Accessibility Information

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About Accessibility Information

When information is available, Transit displays whether vehicles and stops are wheelchair accessible.

Enable Accessibility Information

  • Tap the gear icon at the top left of the main screen.
  • Scroll down to "Getting around" and tap "On the sidewalk".
  • Scroll down to "Step-free accessibility" and select "Show accessibility info" to display whether vehicles and stops are wheelchair accessible. To surface results in the trip planner that are exclusively accessible, select "Show accessible trips first".
  • You can manage this and additional accessibility features by scrolling down to "Preferences" and tap "Settings and accessibility".
  • Scroll down to "Accessibility", you can further customize your trip planning experience by minimizing walking times.

Identify Accessible Departures and Stops

From the main screen, you can distinguish:

  • A. Whether the approaching vehicle coming to that stop is accessible.
  • B. Whether the closest station or stop to your location is accessible.

The route details screen indicates which stops along the route are wheelchair accessible.

The schedule screen indicates whether the upcoming departures from your closest stop are accessible vehicles.

Navigate your Trip with VoiceOver and TalkBack

For blind or visually impaired users, Transit is compatible with screen readers like VoiceOver (iOS) and TalkBack (Android). To navigate your screen, select an element, wait for it to be read aloud, then double-tap to select it. Information such as route names, stops, and trip duration are condensed into clear sentences to optimize your experience.

You can also tap GO to navigate with step-by-step audio instructions throughout your journey, including when your stop is approaching.

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