The only time I have faound audible traffic signals helpful is on really
complex crossings where five or more streets come together.  I still find
that the traffic pattern itself on four way crossings is the best and most
reliable crossing guide.  If the crossing is totally unfamiliar, I might
wait an extra cycle to make sure I understand the pattern.  I find the
audible signals a distraction.  In my opinion a harder crossing issue is
knowing where to cross on irregular corners that are offset, or not lined
up with traffic.

Bill
At 04:10 PM 9/5/99 -0500, Nancy & Paul Wohlfeil wrote:
>I have been in a few cities where audible signals were used.  I don't know
>if they were all that helpful to me as I still use a lot of residual vision.
>A disability rights group in our town is looking for information to make an
>informed decision about pursuing a grant to install audible signal controls.
>What is your take on the subject?
>
>Paul Wohlfeil
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