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Committee hears public presentation on pedestrian accessibility as MTA pledges up to 200 audible signals
Summary
During the meeting, presenters described barriers faced by blind and low‑vision pedestrians and said the Municipal Transportation Agency committed to install up to 200 accessible pedestrian signals over the next few years to improve crossings and independence.
Committee members and members of the public discussed pedestrian accessibility and new audible pedestrian signals during public comment.
Speakers described everyday challenges for people who are blind or have low vision — from blocked sidewalks to inconsistent signal timing — and demonstrated how accessible pedestrian signals…
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