[real-eyes] audible signels
- From: "Andrea Breier" <abreier@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 6 Sep 2011 15:32:12 -0500
I changed the subject line to reflect the topic.
Mitch and others, the buttons can be located at an accessible intersection by
an intermittent beeping sound at each button that is mounted on the pole. This
sound is set to get louder or quieter depending upon the surrounding traffic
noise. The surface at each curb cut has a raised texture so that you can
insure using your feet that you are right where you need to be to line up to
cross. When the light changes and it is safe to cross, an announcement starts
telling which street is safe for pedestrians. Because the beep happens on all
corners, you can insure that you are on target by listening to the sound a head
of you. You can also listen to the traffic sounds as well. Sighted pedestrians
can tell when to go just by using the traffic lights, but they have always been
provided with an additional lighted sign telling them when it is safe to walk.
I feel that is the city is willing to provide a designated sign for
pedestrians, it should be accessible, after all they knew many years ago that
they had to do something for people using wheel chairs. Now ramps are at all
corners not just a few like they seem to expect us to get by with. .
hth.
Hugs, AJ
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