William T. Cuttle
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October 20, 2002 |
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing to express my concern about the current plan to institute audible
traffic signals and detectible warnings at all intersections. I am a blind
person who lives and works in Boston, Massachusetts. To the sighted community, I
can understand how installing such devices can be viewed has helpful. To the
blind community, however, this is not always the case. When I approach an
intersection, it’s important for me to be able to listen to the traffic
patterns. At some intersections, audible signals detract from my ability to
gather information to safely cross the street. At other intersections, having an
audible signal is very helpful. My point is that audible traffic signals and
detectible warnings should be installed at intersections on a case by case basis
after consulting with blind travelers.
If you have any questions regarding my comments, please contact me at the
address listed below.
William T. Cuttle
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