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Calm_Farmer_3061 t1_ivzuo1u wrote

Reply to comment by Not_A_Hemsworth in 7000 series trains not having arm rests really makes me hate WMATA just a little bit more. by Not_A_Hemsworth

Do you really think that people who are obese do not deserve accessible seating? Since you asked you can scope out this article on inclusive and accessible rail design at https://railroads.dot.gov/sites/fra.dot.gov/files/2020-07/Inclusive%20and%20Universal%20Accessible%20Design%20Guidelines%20for%20Next%20Gen%20Passenger%20Rail-A.pdf . The ideal situation would be moveable arm rests, but forgoing arm rests when that's not possible makes the seat more accessible.

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Not_A_Hemsworth OP t1_ivzvci9 wrote

Yea, from what I read of that paper they are saying that arm rests would help the disabled. Albeit, as you said, ones that can move.

So, if you don’t mind, I’d like to go back to being mad at WMATA and not each other.

P.s. nothing against the obese either. And I’m impressed you dig up 150 pages on railroad equality for the disabled so fast. Research skills are on point.

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