Peter D. Callahan, Esq.
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October 21, 2002 |
I am writing to you as a blind pedestrian in the city of Boston. I live in
the Beacon Hill area of Boston, Massachusetts, and travel to work every day in
the Financial District, approximately 1.25 miles away. I want to let you know
that audible traffic signals are an extremely helpful tool in my traveling
around the city. There is such a signal which alerts me when to cross Tremont
Street on my way to work. Tremont Street is a very busy road which I must cross
in order to get to work. The signal was previously not active, which made
crossing the busy street quite a chore, and extremely dangerous.
I understand that the National Federation of the Blind has opposed the use of
such helpful tools. I cannot understand their position, and am adamantly opposed
to their stance. Please mark me down as a vehement supporter of Audible crossing
signals, and other aids that assist blind pedestrians travel as safely as
possible. My information is as follows:
Peter D. Callahan, Esq.
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