The Advisory Committee on Accessible Transit (ACAT) celebrates 30th anniversary


Accessibility benefits everyone. In honour of ACAT’s 30th anniversary on May 19, 2022, we are sharing some of the features that ACAT has provided advice on to the TTC Board and staff to make things barrier free for everyone:

Family of Services

Family of Services 

Family of Services makes it convenient for customers to transfer between Wheel-Trans vehicles and buses, subways and streetcars.

Digital screens and audio announcements

 Digital Screens

Digital screens and audio announcements on TTC vehicles help customers understand which door will open on the subway. They also support people who have hearing impairments, low vision or are blind to get this information.

Ramps

Ramps 

Ramps on all buses and streetcars help customers using mobility devices or travelling with strollers or luggage enter and exit the vehicle with ease.

Wide-aisle fare gates

Wide aisle fare gates 

Wide-aisle fare gates at all TTC stations make it easier for customers using a mobility device, with a stroller or luggage easily enter a station.

Designated Waiting Areas

Designated Wating Areas 

Designated Waiting Areas (DWAs) are located on all subway platforms. They are a safe place to wait. This area is monitored by camera. It also has enhanced lighting, a pay phone and intercom to reach TTC staff.

Please offer me a seat buttons

Please offer me a seat buttons 

Look for the Please offer me a seat buttons identify customers with invisible disabilities or people who may not feel comfortable asking for your seat!

Transit planning Apps

Transit planning apps 

Apps such as Transit or Rocketman show TTC trip information on your mobile device to help plan your trip on the go.

Tactile pathways

Tactile pathways 

Tactile pathways at stairways and on platforms help visually impaired customers find their way throughout the system.

Blue seats

Blue seats 

Blue Priority Seats provide customers who are disabled, elderly or pregnant with a designate spot to sit. These seats are available on all vehicles near the door.

Automatic doors

Automatic doors 

Automatic doors have made entering and exiting a station more convenient for everyone!

Passenger Assistance Intercoms

Passenger Assistance Intercom 

Passenger Assistance Intercoms located at station entrances, elevators and Designated Waiting Areas give customers a direct link to TTC staff.

To learn more about ACAT and apply to be on the committee.

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