• ACCESSIBILITY
  • REAL-TIME
  • ROUTING
  • HUMAN

How to plan accessible metro trips with your AI

Connect WMATA to your AI client to turn transit questions into precise, accessible travel plans.

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Short answer

How do I plan an accessible metro trip with my AI?

Your AI uses WMATA data to find stations with working elevators and accessible entrances. It builds routes that avoid broken equipment so you can travel without unexpected barriers.

Trip outcomes.

What you get from your AI.

The AI handles the data lookup so you can focus on the route.

ACCESSIBILITY

Verified station access

The AI identifies stations with working elevators and step-free entrances. You get a list of entry points that actually work for your needs.

REAL-TIME

Live elevator status

It pulls current incident reports to ensure you don't head toward a station with a broken lift. You avoid getting stuck at a station that can't accommodate you.

ROUTING

Customized transit paths

The AI builds a sequence of stations that meet your specific mobility requirements. It filters out any station that lacks the necessary infrastructure.

HUMAN

Final route check

The AI provides the data, but you make the final decision. You use its findings to confirm the path is safe and practical for your trip.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI moves from broad station lists to specific, real-time accessibility checks.

  1. Identify stations

    The AI finds the rail stations that fit your destination or general area.

    get_rail_stations

  2. Check entrance locations

    It looks up exactly where the entrances are to find the ones with ramp or elevator access.

    get_station_entrances

  3. Verify elevator status

    The AI checks for any active service disruptions or broken elevators at your chosen stops.

    get_elevator_incidents

  4. Build the plan

    It combines the station locations and the real-time equipment status into a single accessible itinerary.

    get_rail_stationsget_station_entrancesget_elevator_incidents

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off your planning.

Starting points

Swap out the station names or specific mobility needs in these examples.

WMATA Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_EYQRq26ybnEjlKYIt4RwxqPojXK1XYFGw8q2movb/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — WMATA capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wmata-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_EYQRq26ybnEjlKYIt4RwxqPojXK1XYFGw8q2movb/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Find all accessible rail stations near Union Station.

  • Which WMATA stations currently have elevator outages?

  • Plan a trip from Metro Center to Adams Morgan using only stations with working elevators.

  • Show me the accessible entrance locations for the Dupont Circle station.

  • Claude
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  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI book a ride for me?

    No. The AI only provides accessibility data and station information.

  • 02

    Does the AI know if a bus is running late?

    No. This toolset is limited to rail station data and elevator status.

  • 03

    Can the AI fix a broken elevator?

    No. It can only report if an elevator is currently out of service.

  • 04

    How accurate is the elevator status?

    The AI reports the real-time incident data provided by WMATA.

  • 05

    Can I use this with any AI?

    Yes, as long as you are using an MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

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