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Resident urges installation of audible pedestrian signals at two intersections; staff to check requirements
Summary
Angela Allen, a resident, asked the board to add audible crossing signals at two intersections to help visually impaired pedestrians. Staff said they would check whether audible signals are required and report back.
A resident asked the Board of Public Works to investigate adding audible pedestrian signals at two intersections she said currently lack them.
Angela Allen identified herself as speaking for the community and requested audible tones at the crosswalks at Washington and Section and at Wolf and Section, saying the existing push buttons and Braille are not sufficient for people who cannot see traffic lights. She said one button appears to work to trigger the light change but there is no sound to indicate when it is safe to cross.
A clerk or staff member said they would note the concern and check whether audible tones are required at those locations and by applicable standards. No formal direction to procure or install devices was recorded in the meeting; staff were asked to investigate requirements and report back.
What happens next: staff will research ADA or local requirements for audible tones at the named intersections and provide an update to the board.
