Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
TIPS FOR DISABLED TRAVELERS
1. METRORAIL
The Metro is fully accessible to disabled travelers. The website (for further details
town visitors who will be using the system temporarily. Tactile maps for the system
are available at the Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind. Over 70 percent of Metrobus
equipment consists of kneeling buses or buses with lifts.
Columbia Lighthouse for
the Blind • 202 454 6400 •
www.clb.org
2. OLD TOWN TROLLEY
This bus service (for further details see
Tour Bus Lines
)
provides access to mobility-
restricted passengers, who can transfer from their wheelchairs to priority seating.
Wheelchair storage is available. For convenience, book at least 24 hours in advance.
Passengers who need a chair lift should request one at least 24-hours in advance and a
vehicle will be dispatched to the required stop. Buy tickets and find out more inform-
ation on the website.
3. GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS
Federal buildings must be accessible, but may require advance notice for special ser-
vices such as signed tours. In some instances, accessibility has been lessened due
to heightened security measures. The information numbers (for further details see
Sources of Information
)
will have current accessibility conditions.
4. SHOPPING
Curb cuts for wheelchairs and buggies make life easier on the Washington streets.
Most of the larger shopping malls are easily accessible, and all have disabled facilities.
Union Station
is notable because it has a metro stop in the building. Another very ac-
cessible shopping area is
The Shops at National Place
.
