[Blindtlk] crossing streets during excessivly loud circumstances

[bettyJo]

Hi Mike and all, 

I must not have explained this well.  

I need to travel past these loud outdoor events to go to the post office for my mail, to go to my bank, assorted stores, resturants or simply for exercise.  

I don't want or expect concert promoters to alter their procedures I simply want to safely cross the unregulated street in order to complete my regular daily errands.  

BettyJo

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On Dec 9, 2015, at 8:39 AM, Mike Freeman via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

You probably don't want to hear this, but ...

There is little likelihood, in my opinion, that the city will take action because too many people like loud concerts. Given this, the simplest solution is to take a sighted person to the concert with you -- at least to get there and leave afterward.

Mike Freeman
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From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Diane Vlasoff via blindtlk
Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2015 10:14 PM
To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Diane Vlasoff
Subject: [Blindtlk] crossing streets during excessivly loud circumstances

Hi all!
The small city I live in has an outdoor music venue which provides live entertainment for 17 events per year.  The contract is being reviewed by the city at this time.

While I appreciate the opportunity for local live entertainment, I find that the amplified music is often broadcast at such a high volume that it significantly or completely masks the sound of cross traffic at 3 critical unregulated street crossings.

I intend to ask the city to implement appropriate safety measures at these 3 crosswalks during the outdoor events.  While I believe that the best solution is to install a signal with a vibro tactile output at each of the three crosswalks in question in reality I do not see the city locating funding for such an expensive solution.

So my question is…

How would you expect a crossing guard or police officer to make contact with a visually impaired pedestrian in such an excessively loud situation?

The only thing I can come up with is for them to tap me on the shoulder or something.  But I have to say that would probably freak me out since I have no functional vision.  Also since I travel with a guide dog I am concerned with someone essentially grabbing me while my dog is working.

Additionally, how does a visually impaired person verify that someone claiming to be a police officer or crossing guard is actually what they claim to be?

It sounds like I have trust issues and there is a distinct possibility that I do.

Nevertheless I welcome suggestions.  What solutions have you seen implemented in similar circumstances?  How effective have you found them to be?

Thank you for your time and recommendations.


BettyJo

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