Metro News Release
For immediate release: October 16, 2008
Metro hosts Accessible Public Transportation Options Expo on October 28
Metrorail, Metrobus and regional transit providers to showcase accessibility features
Metro is hosting an Accessible Public Transportation Options Expo on Tuesday, October 28, to showcase the wide array of accessible bus and rail transportation options that are available in the Washington area.
Transit agencies from across the region will participate in the expo, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Metro Headquarters, 600 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, D.C.
“Metro has worked hard for many years to make our bus and rail system accessible and reliable for people with disabilities and senior citizens,” said Metro General Manager John Catoe. “We are proud of the progress we’ve made. This expo is a great opportunity for people to get a first-hand look at the accessibility features of Metrobus, Metrorail and our regional transit partners.”
The event is designed to help people learn how to travel safely and independently on accessible public transportation in the Washington region. Buses from Metro and area transit agencies will be parked around the building so attendees can check out the accessibility features on each bus. In addition, attendees will be able to:
· Visit nearby Metrorail stations for an accessibility tour
· Sign up for discount programs that make transit more affordable
· Learn how to use the Metro Trip Planner
· Buy a Reduced Fare or Senior SmarTrip® card
· Sign up for a free individualized Metro system orientation
· Find out about job opportunities with Metro and local transit agencies as part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month
· Pick up free resource materials and get answers to your transit questions
· Hear from Metro’s General Manager, Deputy General Manager and Board of Directors
Participating transit agencies include Metro, Alexandria DASH, Amtrak, ART (Arlington Transit), City of Fairfax CUE, DC Circulator, Fairfax Connector, Loudoun County Bus, Maryland Transit Administration, Montgomery County Ride On, Omni Ride, Prince George’s County TheBus and Virginia Railway Express.
For more information about Metrorail and Metrobus accessibility, visit http://www.wmata.com/accessibility/
News release issued at 8:27 am, October 16, 2008.