In late 2012, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority rolled out a new digital signage project designed to inform riders on its Metrorail system about track work, weekend closures and other travel issues before they pass through the fare gate at any of the system’s 88 stations. The project required displays that could withstand rain, snow, dust, dirt, pressure washing and other ravages unavoidable in the transit environment.
For the more than 700,000 commuters who ride the local rails every day, Metro’s kiosk information display system delivers vital information ranging from elevator outages, problems on a particular train line and track maintenance that may affect service to travel advice for special events like D.C.’s annual Cherry Blossom Festival.
