This email is to let you know that I support the recommendations of the Public Rights of Way Advisory Committee, and ask that YOU DO TOO!

My name is Anne Johnson, and I am labeled as having 'low vision' (max. acuity one eye 20/800 only), use a white cane for mobility, and cannot use public transportation because I cannot get across local streets without these signals. I cannot see lights or crosswalks. Listening to traffic alone doesn't tell me when it is safe to cross. I have to guess when it is safe, and have almost been struck and killed more times than I can count-my mobility instructor (Julia Davis, RSA) and I were almost struck once while we were in training on Camelback, and another time on Bell Road, after I moved to Glendale. I am a student at ASU West, and now use paratransit only, because it is safer than trying to cross local streets. I had an audible signal at Camelback and 31st Avenue, and it really helped me to be more mobile, while staying safe.

Thank you,
Anne Johnson

October 20, 2002

Just in case I did not include my address in earlier emails on this issue, I wish to add my support for accessible pedestrian signals and detectable signals, per the advisory board recommendations. My name is Anne Johnson, and I am a blind graduate student at ASU West. I need these signals to help me cross city streets and get to my destinations. Please support them.

Thank you!
Anne Johnson