[Electronics-talk] Traffic signal app

[Brett Boyer]

I hope all of you that say no one needs audible traffic lights, realize
we're still arguing about something that has been going on for years.
The idea that audible traffic lights are not necessary, folks forget about
some of the really difficult intersections in cities. Now, maybe you don't
have intersections like this or maybe you don't travel independently very
much. And, I hope this is the case. However, there are those instances where
intersections, these days, audible traffic lights are almost a necessity. If
you don't need them, that's great! 
Also, and I'm not familiar with the proper terminology, but a lot of heavily
traffic areas now have a new pattern where all cars stop and allow
pedestrians to cross any way they want. It would be nice to know what type
of intersection you are approaching. The newer lights that I've seen here in
California, when the button is pressed down it will tell you what
intersection you are at, what corner you are at, and a count-down letting
you know where to go. I have not used any of these myself but I 've heard
them and have been around them while with other people.
Do I think everyone should use audible signals? No, obviously not, but
having a device that tells you about the intersection you are at would be a
big help.
bb
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Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2015 8:18 AM
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Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Traffic signal app

Hi, Elizabeth.

With respect, I beg to differ with you. By the time an app told you what you
needed to know, the light would have changed. Moreover, you'd need earbuds
or those bone-conducting headphones to hear your i-device anyway. And I
wouldn't want to be fiddling with an app at a street crossing when, in the
end, like everyone else, I'm dependent upon my senses and my brain to mind
its P's and Q's.

Also, such an app and the underlying infrastructure would be way too easy to
hack -- not a comforting thought when my posterior is on the line.

Mike Freeman


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From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
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Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2015 8:12 AM
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Cc: Elizabeth Campbell
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Traffic signal app

Hi Tracy,

I agree that having such an app would be extremely helpful. I really don't
like the audible signals that are currently in use, but I think a smart
phone app is a great idea.
It would also benefit us since cars are much quieter now. Also, we have to
contend with annoying, turning traffic.

Best

Liz

-----Original Message-----
From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Tracy Carcione via Electronics-talk
Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2015 10:00 AM
To: 'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'
Cc: Tracy Carcione
Subject: [Electronics-talk] Traffic signal app

Someone said they'd heard about work on an app to identify when a traffic
light was walk or don't walk.  Anyone know any more about this?  I keep
thinking how useful that would be.  As I'm getting older, I don't hear the
traffic changes as well as I used to.  And an app seems a lot cheaper than
putting in audible signals.  And I keep hearing about traffic signals having
all kinds of "smart" things built in, so maybe an app could build on
something already there.

Tracy

 

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