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City staff says audible crosswalks were previously discouraged; plans to include accessible signals on new projects
Summary
The city responded to complaints from the blind and low-vision community about downtown crosswalks, saying past Access Advisory Board guidance and maintenance challenges limited audible signals downtown but that new signal installations will include accessible pedestrian signals going forward.
A member of Wichita’s blind and low-vision community told the council that downtown crosswalks and curb ramps remain inaccessible and urged faster action; public-works staff said the city has coordinated with disability advocates and will include accessible pedestrian signals (APS) on all new signal projects while weighing retrofit costs for the downtown area.
Andrew Crane, representing concerns raised by the Access Advisory Board, said an Eagle article and repeated requests show downtown curb…
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