View of the Subway for the Disabled
April 18th, 2008
This minimalist version of the famed MTA subway map eliminates all stops not accessible to the disabled, revealing a rather barren assortment of stations. The map was created by the Smogr urblog earlier this year and rediscovered this week by 2nd Ave. Sagas.

In category: Civil Rights, Transportation
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April 18th, 2008 at 9:29 am
It is important to remember an accessible station does not mean all lines there are accessible! For example, the Lexington (4,5,6) are not accessible at Union Sq.
With the recent closing of the PATH elevator at WTC, my trip from Washg Htrs to the TLC (40 Rector) requires 3 trains and wheeling 1.5 miles….now doesn’t that sound like fun!
I must commend Howard Roberts for the much improved corporate communication regarding accessible travel but am frustrated when a customer service agent at GCT told me the 86 & Lex stop has an elevator. Then he told me to take the train to 125 and a bus back down.
Another problem is that paths of accessible travel are not included in the service diversion notices. If a train is diverted to a different line’s tracks, Lord only knows where you’ll be able to get out!
Do you wonder why under & un employment of people with disabilities is so high? Try getting & keeping a job when you’re dependent on getting there by the subway!
April 20th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
I updated the post to include a downloadable pdf