Peggy Chrisman

October 11, 2002

Subject: Audible traffic signals and detectable warnings

NO, on "Audible traffic signals" and "detectable warnings"!

The audible traffic crossings are just a noise pollution, if they are near homes or apartment buildings the 24 hour a day babble becomes a noise pollution.

Blind travelers are capable of recognizing when it is time to cross the street. The Blind are taught to listen to the traffic and surrounding conditions enabling them to make safe street crossings. Adding all of this noise will only confuse the Blind traveler.

The Truncated Domed will also add to the noise pollution and will offer little help to the Blind traveler.

It is better as the old saying goes "Teach a person to fish and they will be able to eat for ever". So it is better to have a well educated traveler than simply put gimikes at intersections only to confuse the issue.

Sincerely

Peggy Chrisman