Debbie Kuczwara
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October 28, 2002 |
To Whom it may concern:
I am writing in response to the detectible warning signals and curb cuts. I
strongly disagree with The National Federation's belief that there should be no
detectible warning signals. I am visually impaired and use the warning signals
every time I cross a street that has a signal. I have some vision but I can't
see well enough to cross a busy street without one. The way our signals are set
up here in Kentucky, is that they are not activated unless the person crossing
the street wants to activate it. This doesn't interfere with the traffic at all.
As far as the curb cuts are concerned, I find those helpful as well. Sometimes
it's hard to tell when you are getting close to crossing a street because there
isn't a step down into the street. If there is a textured curb cut, this lets
you know that you are getting close to the street. Since most of them are yellow
it is fairly easy for a low vision person to see these. I also find these very
helpful.
In closing, I would urge you to increase detectible warning signals and textured
curb cuts not decrease them. I know there are many people here in Louisville
that find them helpful. We are trying to get more added. These signals help me
live a more independent life. Without these signals, I would not be able to go
to work and other places on my own. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely:
Debbie Kuczwara
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