Christine Hall

October 21, 2002

Re: Access Board Draft Guidelines

I am writing to express my opposition to drafting guidelines that mandate autible traffic signals (FTS) at all traffic light intersections and required detectable warnings.
With proper training, blind people are able to travel safely without having such costly devices at every traffic light intersections in the United States. I think modifications should only be considered when sufficient non-visual cues are not otherwise available and should be installed when particular traffic patterns are complex making it difficult for the blind person to determine when it is safe to cross. and, detectable warnings should only be installed when the slope going in to the street is virtually flat.

Once again, please note my opposition to drafting the current guidelines being considered by the Access Board

Sincerely,

Christine Hall