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Federal Highway Administration Research and Technology
Coordinating, Developing, and Delivering Highway Transportation Innovations
| FACT SHEET |
| This fact sheet is an archived publication and may contain dated technical, contact, and link information |
| Publication Number: FHWA-HRT-15-040 Date: February 2015 |
Publication Number:
FHWA-HRT-15-040
Date: February 2015 |
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The Exploratory Advanced Research Program Fact SheetPDF Version (366 KB)
PDF files can be viewed with the Acrobat® Reader® Exploratory Advanced Research . . . Next Generation Transportation Solutions |
 The navigation aid developed by TRX Systems. |
There are approximately 2 million adults with reported vision loss in the United States.1 Independent travel and active interactions with the surrounding environment present significant daily challenges for these individuals, ultimately reducing quality of life and compromising safety. To begin to address these challenges, the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA’s) Exploratory Advanced Research (EAR) Program funded three research projects to examine new technology solutions for wayfinding and navigation guidance for people with vision impairment and other disabilities. |
