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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Metro.net Implements Improvements for Riders with Disabilities Site
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has implemented an accessibility enhancement to its home web page www.Metro.net. Visitors can access this information by selecting Metro’s “Text-only version of Metro.net” and “Riders with Disabilities” links at the top of the home page. “This link provides an alternative means for people to access key elements on the Metro website”.
Each page accessed by visitors who use the text- only version of Metro.net can be read by popular “screen reader” software such as Window Eyes or JAWS used by the visually impaired. Those who access Metro.net via handheld devices will automatically and seamlessly be sent to Metro.net/mobile as well.
Metro worked with its Accessibility Advisory Committee for the past several months asking for comments on ease of use of the link and any links which should be included. A test link of the site was also given to members for their comments.
Metro’s web site www.Metro.net receives over 55.3 million hits a month.