Public Meeting | Bus Accessibility Demo of the Quantum Mobility Device Securement System
Meeting Info
Attendees: General Public
Event Description
The MBTA would like bus riders' feedback on our Quantum mobility device securement system. We have started using the system in a pilot program on the Route 111 bus, but we’d like to get in-person feedback from riders. At this event, we will demonstrate Quantum—which secures riders' wheelchairs or mobility scooters to ensure their safety—at an outdoor session.
Attend a Quantum Demo
If you would like to participate in the October 6 demo, please email our Department of System-Wide Accessibility (SWA) at swa@mbta.com, or call (617) 222-5254 by October 5, 2021.
If you cannot participate in the October 6 demo, please email us at swa@mbta.com or call (617) 222-5254 about our October 14 demo by no later than October 13.
Learn about the October 14 demo
About the Quantum System
The fully automated Quantum system is an alternative to the MBTA's standard four-point manual securement system for keeping riders’ wheeled mobility devices in place. Quantum uses a robotic arm that deploys around a wheelchair's or mobility scooter's wheels and automatically adjusts its grip throughout the trip to ensure safety. The system also allows riders to independently secure and release their devices with the push of a button.