Members of our organization conducted a subway audit around the NYC subway system.
Faiza Rumman
Station: 18th Avenue
Entrance is step-free or has an accessible alternative.
Yes
No
Other:
Doorways are easy to open or have automatic/open-assist features.
Yes
No
Other: Doorways are always open
The paving is consistent to prevent risk.
Yes
No
Other:
Thresholds or changes in level are small or ramped.
Yes
No
Other:
Routes inside are wide and unobstructed for different mobility aids. (Turntables, etc.)
Yes
No
Other:
There is space for turning or passing where needed.
Yes
No
Other:
Lifts/elevators are present where required and work.
Yes
No
Other:
Stairs have handrails and clear edges.
Yes
No
Other:
Rate the severity of inaccessibility
1
2
3
4
5
Why? (Issues, positives..): The biggest issue is the lack of elevators and the slightly narrow platform. If someone was using a wheelchair, it seems like it would be an issue to access this station.
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Jayden Kim
​​​Station: Sheepshead Bay
Entrance is step-free or has an accessible alternative.
Yes
No
Other:
Doorways are easy to open or have automatic/open-assist features.
Yes
No
Other:
The paving is consistent to prevent risk.
Yes
No
Other:
Thresholds or changes in level are small or ramped.
Yes
No
Other:
Routes inside are wide and unobstructed for different mobility aids. (Turntables, etc.)
Yes
No
Other:
There is space for turning or passing where needed.
Yes
No
Other: Very narrow space
Lifts/elevators are present where required and work.
Yes
Present but broken
No
Other:
Stairs have handrails and clear edges.
Yes
No
Other:
Rate the severity of inaccessibility
1
2
3
4
5
Why? (Issues, positives..): Wheelchair users to be extra cautious because the columns in the middle of the platform makes the path around it super narrow.
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Jayden Kim
Station: Chambers Street (1,2,3)
Entrance is step-free or has an accessible alternative.
Yes
No
Other:
Doorways are easy to open or have automatic/open-assist features.
Yes
No
Other:
The paving is consistent to prevent risk.
Yes
No
Other:
Thresholds or changes in level are small or ramped.
Yes
No
Other:
Routes inside are wide and unobstructed for different mobility aids. (Turntables, etc.)
Yes
No
Other: Tight near the stairs
There is space for turning or passing where needed.
Yes
No
Other:
Lifts/elevators are present where required and work.
Yes
Present but broken
No
Other:
Stairs have handrails and clear edges.
Yes
No
Other:
Rate the severity of inaccessibility
1
2
3
4
5
Why? (Issues, positives..) Overall many accessible features but also a lack of ramps.
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Nicolas Keyoung
Station Visited: 116th Street and Broadway, Columbia University
Entrance is step-free or has an accessible alternative.
Yes
No
Other:
Doorways are easy to open or have automatic/open-assist features.
Yes
No
Other:
The paving is consistent to prevent risk.
Yes
No
Other:
Thresholds or changes in level are small or ramped.
Yes
No
Other:
Routes inside are wide and unobstructed for different mobility aids. (Turntables, etc.)
Yes
No
Other:
There is space for turning or passing where needed.
Yes
No
Other:
Lifts/elevators are present where required and work.
Yes
Present but broken
No
Other:
Stairs have handrails and clear edges.
Yes
No
Other:
Rate the severity of inaccessibility
1
2
3
4
5
Why? (Issues, positives..)
Not accessible, no step-free alternatives, and lacking in space for accessibility purposes. No elevators/lifts present.
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Nicolas Keyoung
Station Visited: Penn Station
Entrance is step-free or has an accessible alternative.
Yes
No
Other:
Doorways are easy to open or have automatic/open-assist features.
Yes
No
Other:
The paving is consistent to prevent risk.
Yes
No
Other:
Thresholds or changes in level are small or ramped.
Yes
No
Other:
Routes inside are wide and unobstructed for different mobility aids. (Turntables, etc.)
Yes
No
Other:
There is space for turning or passing where needed.
Yes
No
Other:
Lifts/elevators are present where required and work.
Yes
Present but broken
No
Other:
Stairs have handrails and clear edges.
Yes
No
Other:
Rate the severity of inaccessibility
1
2
3
4
5
Why? (Issues, positives..)
Very accessible, spacious walkways. Working elevators, ramps for easy transport within the station.
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Nicolas Keyoung
Station Visited: 96th Street
Entrance is step-free or has an accessible alternative.
Yes
No
Other:
Doorways are easy to open or have automatic/open-assist features.
Yes
No
Other:
The paving is consistent to prevent risk.
Yes
No
Other:
Thresholds or changes in level are small or ramped.
Yes
No
Other:
Routes inside are wide and unobstructed for different mobility aids. (Turntables, etc.)
Yes
No
Other:
There is space for turning or passing where needed.
Yes
No
Other:
Lifts/elevators are present where required and work.
Yes
Present but broken
No
Other:
Stairs have handrails and clear edges.
Yes
No
Other:
Rate the severity of inaccessibility
1
2
3
4
5
Why? (Issues, positives..)
Certain spaces on platforms might be a little tight, but there are elevators for accessible transport within the station.
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Jayden Kim
Station Visited: 23rd Street-Baruch College
Entrance is step-free or has an accessible alternative.
Yes
No
Other:
Doorways are easy to open or have automatic/open-assist features.
Yes
No
Other:
The paving is consistent to prevent risk.
Yes
No
Other:
Thresholds or changes in level are small or ramped.
Yes
No
Other:
Routes inside are wide and unobstructed for different mobility aids. (Turntables, etc.)
Yes
No
Other:
There is space for turning or passing where needed.
Yes
No
Other:
Lifts/elevators are present where required and work.
Yes
Present but broken
No
Other:
Stairs have handrails and clear edges.
Yes
No
Other:
Rate the severity of inaccessibility
1
2
3
4
5
Why? (Issues, positives..)
The station is officially ADA accessible. Therefore, it is usable for people with mobility devices and strollers.
