Accessibility on the MBTA

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

Learn how to become an active participant in accessibility at the T, in person, and online.

Learn more about the history and impact of the 2006 MBTA/BCIL Settlement Agreement.

Learn about our accessibility policies concerning priority seating, service animals, requests for assistance, and more.

Find out how you can get in touch with our team to plan your trip before you go.

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

Seniors (65+) and people with disabilities may qualify for MBTA fare discounts.

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.

 All MBTA commuter ferries and docks are accessible to people with disabilities. 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.