The City of Mississauga is committed to improving transit accessibility for people with disabilities. MiWay has been making accessibility improvements to its bus fleet, transit stops and facilities for several years.

Completing Our Accessible Bus Fleet
By the end of 2011, all MiWay buses will be fully accessible. That means all MiWay buses will be low floor, kneeling buses equipped with ramps that allow passengers to board and exit the bus with ease. As well, each bus has two wheelchair/scooter securement areas located at the front of the bus.

Automated Next Stop Announcements
Recent improvements to on-board equipment have also improved bus accessibility. To ensure people with visual or hearing disabilities have access to important information when they travel, all buses are now equipped with audio and visual annunciation systems. The systems announce and display, on on-board signs, pre-recorded route and stop information just prior to arriving at bus stops.

More Accessible Bus Routes
By the end of 2011, about 80 per cent of all MiWay routes will be designated as fully accessible. By the end of 2012, it is expected that all routes will be fully accessible.

Improving Accessibility Practices and Procedures
A new provincial regulation requires seats at the front of the bus to be reserved for people with disabilities. This will ensure that priority seating on MiWay buses is there for people who need it. People of all ages with mobility and other disability issues will be assured of easily accessible places to sit.

Additionally, where temporary barriers, such as road construction or winter snow exist at a bus stop, transit operators will ensure that passengers are able to board or exit the bus at a safe location.



Working for a More Accessible MiWay
Improvements to accessibility in all areas of transit operations have contributed to making the service more accessible to everyone.

 Look for the blue international wheelchair symbol on all accessible buses and stops. Accessible buses are ramp equipped with two wheelchair/scooter securement areas. Shelters at accessible stops have a large entrance opening and platform area ensuring sufficient room to manoeuvre wheelchairs and scooters.