Accessibility to D.C. area public transportation

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, which operates Metrobuses and the Metrorail rapid transit system, devotes several pages on its Internet site to information for patrons with disabilities, beginning here:

http://www.wmata.com/accessibility/metroaccess_service/

Visitors to the Washington metropolitan area who are unable to use Metrorail, Metrobus or other local bus service because of their disabilities are eligible to use MetroAccess for up to 21 days in a rolling 365-day period. To use MetroAccess beyond that period, you will be required to apply for and obtain MetroAccess eligibility. Please call 202-962-2700 to arrange visitor service.

More information for visitors is available here:

http://www.wmata.com/accessibility/metroaccess_service/customer_guide.cfm#visitors