GETTING AROUND ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT Getting around in the capital is simple and quick. Parisand its region have an extensive and efficient public transport system. It includes an important bus network, several tramway lines and numerous metro lines linked to inter-urban express train (RER) lines and to some Transilien (SNCF suburban train) lines. BY BUS All Parisian bus lines are accessible: vehicles are equipped with a retractable access ramp and 90% of bus stops are adapted (raised pavement). All buses have audio and visual announcements to indicate the next stop on the route. Since 2015, the most recent buses have two areas designed for passengers in wheelchairs. BY TRAM The lines of the tramway network were designed from the beginning to be accessible to all types of disability: all carriages have flat floors and are level with the platform, and visual information is also transmitted by a sound system. BY METRO The metro is the preferred transport of Parisians and visitors. All stations indicate the waiting time before the arrival of the next metro with visual displays and sound announcements. For safety, the platform edges of metro stations are lined with hazard warning strips — those on lines 1, 13 and 14are equipped with platform screen doors for optimal security for visually impaired people. Information aboard new metro carriages is provided in the form of dynamic line maps and sound announcements. Due to their age, lines 1to 13 are not adapted for people in wheelchairs. However,the line 14,the most recent one, is fully accessible to wheelchair users.It enables them to cross Paris from Saint-Lazare (9th) toOlypade (1th. For blind or visually impaired travellers,s3 ) the website www.metro-connexion.org gives detailed information on connections in stations (information available only in French). 06 PTAR ©