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Janesville proclaims October Pedestrian Safety Month, designates Oct. 15 White Cane Safety Day
Summary
On Sept. 22 the Janesville Common Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2025-2375 proclaiming October 2025 as Pedestrian Safety Month and Oct. 15 as White Cane Safety Day; council members and local advocates cited the Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired and requested more audible pedestrian signals.
The Janesville Common Council on Sept. 22 unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2025-2375 recognizing October 2025 as Pedestrian Safety Month and Oct. 15 as White Cane Safety Day in Janesville.
Council members said the proclamation is intended to raise awareness of pedestrian rights and accessible infrastructure for people with vision loss and other mobility needs.
"With Janesville being the home of the Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired ... I saw students there doing their orientation and mobility…
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