BART’s ‘Tactile Guideways’ Help Visually Impaired People Navigate
Wayfinding on public transit can be challenging enough for people with 20/20 vision. For the blind and visually impaired, tactile and audible cues are essential. That's why BART employs tactile guideways to help people navigate. And they've hired Erik Huizar, a college student with low vision, to evaluate BART's guideways.
October 9, 2023
This Week: Smart City Cycling, Climate Equity, Mission Bay
Here is a list of events this week.
October 9, 2023
Shakeup at SFMTA
Two of SFMTA's most senior officials are leaving, including the second in command
October 6, 2023
Update on Arguello: State to Provide $1.2 Million for Protected Bike Lanes
Money's now available for yet another safety project on Arguello--will SFMTA finally install protected bike lanes?
October 5, 2023
Updates: School Street Breakthrough, BART Bike Rule Fix
...and Larkspur multi-use path approved
October 2, 2023
This Week: Walk and Roll to School, SFMTA Board, Smart City
Here is a list of events this week.
October 2, 2023
Oakland Promises Protected Bike Lanes on Lakeshore
City has committed to building protected bike lanes on the east side of Lake Merritt
September 29, 2023
Commentary: Let’s Talk About the Real “Fatal Flaw” on Valencia
How many people have to die before professional advocates stop endorsing the Valencia Street "experiment" on people?
September 28, 2023
Transit Month Event: Disability Access is for Everyone
BART was the first accessible transit system in the country. Advocates want Bay Area transit agencies to do better at keeping buses and trains accessible for all
September 27, 2023
