This App Could Make D.C. One of the Most Accessible Transit Networks In the World
A new app makes it possible for people with visual impairments to navigate the deepest reaches of D.C.'s underground transit network – and it could have benefits for other riders, too.
By
Kea Wilson
9:02 PM PST on February 11, 2025
A new app makes it possible for people with visual impairments to navigate the deepest reaches of D.C.’s underground transit network – and it could have benefits for other riders, too.
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