The signs, which are 4” X 6.5”, feature the words “BUS STOP” in Braille and raised type face. The original concept for the pilot was based on feedback CTA received from customers who are blind, low vision and DeafBlin
In August 2022, the CTA launched the pilot and has since added more than 1,300 tactile signs along the original 12 pilot routes:Įach route was intentionally selected based on a number of factors including: proximity to blind services and hospitals, ridership demographics and the number of connections to other bus and rail lines. Selection of the pilot routes was informed by a focus group that included representatives from multiple disability organizations, CTA’s ADA Advisory Committee, the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities and Metra. The CTA will now add signs along the #3 King Drive and #82 Kimball/Homan routes. The signs are designed to make stops easier to identify for riders who are blind or low vision. New signage to be added along the #3 and #82 routes, bringing accessibility enhancements to a total of 14 bus routes.įollowing the successful roll-out of initial pilot plans, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today announced it will be expanding its tactile bus sign program, adding accessible signage along two additional bus routes this spring.
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