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Blind resident praises new accessible pedestrian signals; staff says rollout will expand
Summary
A meeting speaker who is blind praised newly installed accessible pedestrian signals at State Street and Center Street. A staff member described new APS features, said the agency has begun deploying them and invited residents to identify priorities.
A resident who said they are blind praised newly installed accessible pedestrian signals at the intersection of State Street and Center Street during a meeting, and a staff member said the agency has begun deploying upgraded accessible pedestrian signal (APS) devices and plans to convert existing signals over time.
The resident said the devices give “such independence.” “I have a job as a blind person,” the resident said, adding that the audible and tactile signals provide reassurance when crossing. The resident…
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