ACCESSIBLE
ARLINGTON, VA.
ACCESSIBLE
ARLINGTON, VA.
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The Metro system is probably the best, the cleanest, the safest and the most accessible in the country. The degree of access found is in large part due to the tireless efforts of a few very committed citizens with disabilities....we will always be indebted to them.
- Metro has a range of features designed to make the system accessible to everyone
All bus and train operators and station managers receive training on the special needs of people with disabilities.
Never hesitate to ask any Metro employee for assistance!
http://www.wmata.com/USINGMET/access.htm
For the
Deaf
or Hearing-Impaired
Person:
www.wmata.com
FOR THE THE INDIVIDUAL WHO IS BLIND OR HAS LOW VISION
There are Braille signs throughout Metro rail stations:
An external PA system on some trains identifies the train.
On-board announcements identify the stops.
Door chimes and audio messages signal the opening and closing of the rail car doors.
Lift-equipped and kneeling buses make up more than 70% of the WMATA fleet.
Bus operators announce major intersections or transfer points.
Operators will announce all stops upon request.
Bus operators announce major intersections or transfer points.
For more information please refer to:
http://www.wmata.com/USINGMET/access.htm
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PARA TRANSIT SERVICE:
Para Transit Ride service is available for eligible residents and visitors to the Washington metropolitan area. When visiting the area, persons wishing to use Metro Access can obtain temporary eligibility by calling 301/588-8181 and selecting the eligibility/re-certification option from the menu of services
Please note that Arlington has a local para transit system that requires 24 hours advanced notice and the cost is 2.50 each way. The service is linked to the METRO system para transit system and is called "STAR". Star can be reached at (703) 228-8747 between the hours of 8:30am - 7:00pm.
This number is only for those individuals who have already been found eligible under the METRO ACCESS application guidelines.
Reservations can only be made between 8:30am and 4:30pm.
Wheelchair Cab Service
There is regular cab service for wheelchair users. These cabs are available for routine cab service and the cost is the same as it is for cab users who are not disabled. Since there is still a limited number of wheelchair accessible cabs it is important to reserve a cab ride as much in advance as possible.
DIAMOND CAB SERVICE: 703.578.1111
RED TOP CAB SERVICE: 703.522.3333
Persons with disabilities who are able to use accessible fixed route service may apply for the Reduced Fare Program. An application for this program is available online.
Download the application at: ../../../TEMP/FrontPageTempDir/1199prt.pdf.
This application requires Adobe Reader. For information on downloading this free software, go to:
../../../TEMP/Timetables/adobedownload.htmhere. Applications may also be obtained by calling 202/962-1245 (voice) or 202/628-8973 (TDD/TTY).
To access even more information about transportation in and around the Northern Virginia area this web site is very helpful:
http://www.sitemaps.com/ballston/transpo/metrorail.html
GETTING HERE BY TRAIN
AMTRAK comes directly to Union Station, Washington, D.C.! METRO rail also stops at Union Station. This provides virtually seamless accessible travel.
AMTRAK now offers special fares for people with disabilities.
"Access Amtrak" is a guide to Amtrak Services for travelers with disabilities:
http://www.amtrak.com/trip/special.html
and
http://www.amtrak.com/guide/faqs/access.html
Amtrak's toll-free telephone number for reservations and information is
1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245).
This number is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you have questions regarding accessible services that cannot be answered by a Reservation Sales Agent, please ask to be transferred to a Customer Service Agent."
("By TTY): 800-523-6590 This toll-free number for text telephones (TDD/TTY), is available from 5a.m. to 1 a.m. Eastern time, seven days a week.
Getting to Arlington from any distance using air travel is remarkably accessible. This too is in large part due to exhaustive efforts by a few very dedicated disability activists.
The Ronald Reagan National Airport, located in Arlington, Virginia is served by metro rail. So, if your destination is near a metro rail station, simply exit the plane, enter the metro rail car and you are on your way.
If you fly into Baltimore -Washington Airport or Dulles Airport there are shuttles that will take you to the rail stations.
For more information, please view this web site:
http://www.sitemaps.com/ballston/transpo/index.html
Last modified: March 01, 2000
