Public Transport Website & Mobile App Accessibility Audit Checklist Template

Ensure equitable access for all riders! This comprehensive checklist helps you audit your public transport website and mobile app for WCAG compliance and ADA accessibility, improving user experience and expanding reach.

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General Structure and Navigation

1 of 10

Evaluates the overall site organization, ease of navigation, and consistency across platforms.

Is the website structure logical and consistent?

Are navigation menus clear and easily understandable?

Approximate number of top-level navigation items:

Is the website responsive and adapts well to different screen sizes?

Describe any issues with site navigation:

Are breadcrumbs present and functional?

Keyboard Navigation

2 of 10

Checks that all functionality is accessible using only a keyboard.

Focus Order Logical?

Are all interactive elements reachable via Tab key?

Number of Tab Stops:

Describe any unexpected tab order behavior:

Can focus be returned to the previous element?

Are skip links provided?

Screen Reader Compatibility

3 of 10

Tests the website's compatibility with screen readers for users with visual impairments.

Heading Structure Validation (H1-H6)

Link Text Clarity (Avoid 'Click Here')

ARIA Attributes Usage (Appropriate Use)

Test Page Title Readability

Table Structure and Semantic Correctness

Screen Reader Annunciation of Form Field Labels

Color Contrast

4 of 10

Ensures sufficient color contrast between text and background for readability.

Contrast Ratio (Text to Background) - Minimum

Contrast Ratio (Links to Background) - Minimum

Color Contrast Analysis Tool Used

If 'Other' Tool Selected, Please Specify

Compliance Level

Notes/Observations Regarding Color Contrast

Image Alt Text

5 of 10

Verifies that all images have descriptive alternative text for screen reader users.

Is Alt Text Present for All Images?

Describe Alt Text for Image URL: [Image URL]

Is Alt Text Descriptive?

Specific Example of Poor Alt Text (If Applicable)

Does Alt Text accurately reflect the image content?

Are there decorative images with null alt text?

Form Accessibility

6 of 10

Evaluates the accessibility of all forms, including labels, instructions, and error messages.

Full Name

Feedback/Comments

Number of Passengers

Reason for Contact

Date of Incident (if applicable)

Time of Incident (if applicable)

Location of Incident (if applicable)

Video and Audio Accessibility

7 of 10

Checks for captions, transcripts, and audio descriptions for video and audio content.

Are captions available for all videos?

Are captions synchronized with the audio?

Are captions editable by users?

Are audio descriptions available for videos?

Number of videos with audio descriptions available

Upload example of caption file (e.g., .srt, .vtt)

Describe any issues encountered with video accessibility

Dynamic Content and Updates

8 of 10

Ensures that dynamically updated content is accessible and announced to screen readers.

Last Content Update Time

Number of Real-Time Updates Displayed

Update Notification Method

Last Content Refresh Date

Description of Dynamic Content Update Mechanism

Is content updated automatically?

Mobile App Accessibility (iOS & Android)

9 of 10

Specific checks for the mobile app, covering aspects like screen reader compatibility, touch target size, and keyboard accessibility (where applicable).

Does the app support VoiceOver (iOS) / TalkBack (Android)?

Minimum touch target size (in pixels)

Are all interactive elements clearly identifiable?

Describe any difficulties encountered with screen reader interaction (e.g., incorrect labels, missing content)

Which accessibility features have been implemented? (Select all that apply)

Does the app provide sufficient contrast for users with low vision?

Note any keyboard accessibility issues encountered (if applicable)

Content Clarity and Language

10 of 10

Assesses the clarity and understandability of the content, avoiding jargon and complex language.

Is the language used straightforward and easy to understand?

Average reading level (Flesch-Kincaid grade level)

List any instances of jargon or technical terms used without explanation:

Describe any sections where the content is particularly difficult to understand.

Are instructions and calls to action clear and concise?

Provide examples of unclear calls to action (if any):

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