StepFree NYC vs Stroller NYC

StepFree NYC is the essential navigation companion for anyone who needs step-free access to the New York City subway system. Whether you use a wheelchair, have limited mobility, travel with a stroller, or simply prefer to avoid stairs, StepFree NYC helps you find accessible routes through the city's transit network. Real-Time Accessibility Status See which subway stations are currently accessible at a glance. StepFree NYC monitors elevator and escalator outages across the MTA network and updates station accessibility status in real time. Know before you go whether your station's elevator is working. Accessible Route Finder Enter any origin and destination — subway stations, addresses, restaurants, or stores — and get step-by-step accessible routes. The app finds paths that use only accessible stations for boarding, exiting, and transfers. Bus alternatives are automatically searched alongside subway routes so you always see the best options. Bus Route Integration StepFree NYC searches MTA bus routes in parallel with subway options. When a direct bus can get you there, you'll see it alongside subway routes — complete with walking directions to and from bus stops and estimated travel times. Smart Route Details Each route shows walking distances in both imperial and metric units, estimated travel times, and an accessibility confidence score. Routes are color-coded by subway line, with clear transfer instructions. Interactive Map Browse all 470+ subway stations on an interactive map. Filter by accessibility status, borough, or subway line to quickly find what you need. Tap any station for detailed accessibility information, live service alerts, and upcoming train arrivals. Favorites & Notifications Save your frequently used stations and get notified when elevator outages affect them. Never be caught off guard by an unexpected outage at your home station. Service Alerts Stay informed with real-time MTA service alerts filtered by subway line. See which lines are affected and plan accordingly. Features: - Real-time elevator and escalator status for all NYC subway stations - Accessible route finding with subway and bus options - MTA bus routes searched automatically alongside subway - Interactive map with accessibility, borough, and line filters - Favorite stations with outage notifications - Service alerts filtered by subway line - Walking directions with curb ramp and accessible signal information - Imperial and metric distance display - Full VoiceOver accessibility support - Dark mode support StepFree NYC is built for the community that depends on accessible transit every day. We believe navigating New York City should be possible for everyone.

Every parent with a stroller has done it: carried the whole thing down a flight of stairs because the elevator at the station was out, and nobody said so until you got there. Stroller NYC plans subway trips that only enter, leave and change trains at stations whose elevators are working right now. Not stations that are accessible on paper: stations where the elevator is running at the moment you search, checked against the MTA's live elevator feed. • Accessible A-to-B subway routes across all of NYC • Live elevator outages, by station and by platform • NEW: which part of the train to board (front, middle or back) so you step off right by the elevator (beta) • Route maps with walking paths and the exact spot of the street elevator • Real train countdowns for the platform you're actually boarding from • Knows which platform each elevator reaches, so it won't send you uptown from a station that's only accessible downtown • Alerts when an elevator on your route breaks • Save home, daycare and recent trips with a free account • Works underground: your plan stays on screen when the signal doesn't Made for parents with strollers, and just as useful in a wheelchair, with a walker, a suitcase or a bad knee: anyone who needs the elevator to actually work. Built by one parent in Brooklyn. Not affiliated with the MTA.