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We're Testing New Tools

NaviLens

NaviLens (NL) codes are placed at select bus stops listed below. By scanning these codes using a mobile camera, members of the blind or low-vision community can receive contextualized route information including the stop ID, route, direction and next departure information. The app also announces how far away the user is from the code and which direction they need to move to get closer.

We are testing the software's wayfinding features for riders of our local and commuter routes with a range of disabilities as well as those who work closely with them. This survey link has been built into NaviLens codes to allow riders to provide real-time feedback.

Waymap

Waymap is a navigation app designed to support independent mobility for blind and low-vision individuals by using advanced sensor technology to provide precise, turn-by-turn guidance right on their phones. The app delivers real-time audio directions to a bus stop or rail station, ensuring users can navigate confidently in any environment. Check out a video of Waymap in action! 

• Guiding Riders to Bus and Rail Stations – Directs users from their starting location to the correct bus stop or rail station.
• Landmark-Based Positioning – Using movement recognition and nearby infrastructure, the app offers precise guidance toward designated transit stops.
• Confidence & Independence – Helps riders navigate without assistance, reducing uncertainty and increasing confidence to broaden their options for independent mobility.
• Enhanced Accessibility for All – Benefits all riders, including those unfamiliar with the transit system, by providing structured, reliable navigation.
  

Waymap is available to test at Crestview and Downtown Station as well as the stops listed on this page.

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How to Test our New Tools

Test NaviLens downloading the app and visiting one of the bus stops equipped with a NaviLens code. Access the list of stops below on this page.

Apple Users

Android Users

Test Waymap at the list of stops below as well as Crestview and Downtown stations by downloading the app:

Apple Users

Android Users

How to Setup the Waymap App

1. Download Waymap by searching "Waymap" in the App Store or Google Play store. Or click the buttons below.
2. Set Up Your Profile. Enter your height for accurate step tracking and choose your preferred language
3. Select your navigation mode. Automatic moves with you. Manual requires you to swipe through instructions
4. Choose your Interface Mode. Map Mode is the default and includes both visual and audio. Audio Mode includes audio instructions only.
5. Fine-Tune Calibration by selecting Menu > My Profile > Fine Tune Waymap. Follow the prompts (stand still for countdown)
6. Plan Your Journey by tapping Plan Journey > Set your start and end > Tap Go to begin > Follow the prompts
7. Hold your phone upright and use headphones for clear audio. Secure your phone if you're using mobility aids.

Get further help at this link.

Provide feedback on your testing experience

Questions? Contact Louise Friedlander, our Accessible Transportation Specialist, at 512-568-4134.

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Bus Stops with NaviLens Codes & Waymap Access

After you've downloaded the NaviLens app, you can test the codes at any of the following bus stops:

More About NaviLens

The NaviLens app announces how far away the user is from the code which ideally is located on a pole or shelter element. NaviLens offers translation in up to 38 languages and specialized QR codes (NL codes) that are weather-resistant and can be sized up or down to be read from distances as great as sixty feet.