Technology improves mobility for blind transit riders
Technology is making it easier for visually impaired customers to access transit, including Bluetooth beacons, crowdsourcing, and connected devices.
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Capital Metro tests app to provide real-time info to blind riders
Capital Metro (TX) is testing a program that uses beacons to to provide real-time bus info and service alerts to riders who are blind...
TTC tests beacon technology for low-vision riders
The Toronto Transit Commission (ON) is testing beacon technology at St. Clair Station to improve access for customers with low vision.
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MTA to check accuracy of countdown clocks
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NY) will test the countdown clocks on lettered subway lines after customer complaints about accuracy.
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