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title: Google Includes Details on Accessibility in Redesigned Maps
description: Updates to Google Maps include accessibility features in transit attributes. Learn more, brought to you by the Bureau of Internet Accessibility.
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# [Google Includes Details on Accessibility in Redesigned Maps](https://www.boia.org/blog/google-includes-details-on-accessibility-in-redesigned-maps)

 Written by [Nicole](https://www.boia.org/blog/author/nicole) | Feb 17, 2020

Google Maps celebrated its 15th birthday with the rollout of a redesigned map and new "[transit attributes](https://www.cnet.com/news/google-redesigns-maps-app-adds-details-on-public-transit-safety-accessibility/)" that include accessibility features. User can now find out if public transit lines include accessible entrances, seating, staffed assistance, stop-button, or hi-visible LED.

Much like Google-owned app Waze, riders can share local knowledge, such as details about roads and addresses, missing places, business reviews, and photos with the "[Contribute](https://www.blog.google/products/maps/maps-15th-birthday/)" feature.

With the "[Commute](https://www.cnet.com/how-to/google-just-updated-google-maps-how-to-use-its-new-commute-tools/)" feature, riders can get detailed instructions for travel. In the updated version, users will see rider-contributed information on which accessibility features are available and how crowded a train, subway, or bus is. Users can check in advance to see if the temperature of a specific carriage is considered cold or warm by past riders or whether a transit line is staffed with security personnel, cameras, or a helpline. Availability will vary by region and municipal transportation agency.

In the coming months, Google will expand Live View to include information on how far a location is and in which direction. Live View overlays digital graphics on top of real-life images to show your destination.

This update calls to mind the increasing trend of [digital services helping to improve accessibility in the physical world](https://www.boia.org/blog/digital-accessibility-in-the-physical-world-5-use-cases).

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