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To whom it may concern:

I'm opposed to audible traffic signals being installed at some intersections where there are "walk/don't walk" signs. There are a couple of reasons I feel this
way.

1. It is an unnecessary expense. As a taxpayer I cannot support it. I would rather see the money spent on better training and services for the blind.

2. I believe that some people could become very dependent on these audible signals; and when the signal doesn't work they may have forgotten some of their skills therefore putting them in danger.

There are places where vibrotactile signals could be used such as intersections where traffic patterns are not steady. I believe that detectable warnings are necessary only when curbs are flat and hard to distinguish from the street. I hope that you consider these points when making your decision.

Yours truly,
Kenneth Gatteys