Accessibility on the MBTA

Learn about the MBTA's plans for a fully accessible system.

Read updates about our ongoing initiatives to make the T more accessible.

Learn more about the history and impact of the 2006 Daniels-Finegold Settlement Agreement.

Learn how to become an active in-person or online participant in accessibility at the T.

The Mobility Center can help you plan trips, apply for reduced fare passes, sign up for The RIDE, and more.

Find out how to contact our team and plan your trip in advance.

We offer free public transportation training classes for older adults and people with disabilities. 

People 65 and older and people with disabilities may qualify for MBTA fare discounts.

Read MBTA accessibility policies on priority seating, service animals, requests for assistance, and more. 

Get answers to our riders’ most frequently asked questions about accessible travel on the T.

 All MBTA buses are accessible to people with disabilities. Learn more about accessibility features, entering and exiting buses, and what you can expect on your trip.

 Most MBTA subways and trolley stations are accessible to people with disabilities. Learn more about station and train accessibility features, entering and exiting the T, and what you can expect on your trip.

 Most Commuter Rail stations are accessible to people with disabilities. Learn more about train and station accessibility, entering and exiting trains, and what you can expect on your trip.

Accessibility across ferry routes varies across docks, boats, and location. Learn more about accessibility features, entering and exiting ferries, and what you can expect on your trip.

 The RIDE is the MBTA’s door-to-door, shared-ride paratransit service. If you have a disability that prevents you from using the MBTA bus, subway, or trolley all or some of the time, The RIDE may be able to assist with your public transportation needs.

A one-stop searchable directory of public, private, and accessible transportation options in Massachusetts.