Kasondra L. Payne
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October 28, 2002 |
My name is Kasondra L. Payne. [ ... ]. I am writing in opposition to the
recommendation that detectable warnings be placed at every street corner, and
audible traffic signals at every lighted intersection. I have traveled
throughout the United States, and I see very little need for such adaptations.
The detectable warnings easily get filled with snow, water, and dirt. They
become to slippery and very difficult to walk on. I have been blind my entire
life, and I have had little problem crossing the street without such
inconveniences. These warnings are unnecessary, and as I have said, they often
cause even more problems than they solve.
Audible traffic signals are another problem. I have found very few instances
when those signals are even useful. The only times when they are may be when
traffic patterns at an intersection are so erratic, as to make it truly
difficult to cross. Besides, the constant beeping of locator tones, and the
signals themselves, make it really confusing to know when to cross. I have
crossed many intersections, and I have found very few where an audible signal
could be useful.
I hope the Access Board reconsiders these recommendations. Blind people travel
all over the country and the world safely and independent without the need for
constant adaptation of our environment. If anyone doubts this, I encourage them
to observe a gathering of the National Federation of the Blind. I am just a
simple citizen of this country, and I just want to see my right to travel
unhampered by devices that could make it more difficult for me to travel. Thank
you for reading this.
Sincerely:
Kasondra L. Payne
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