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[Pete Berg]

For Immediate Release	
For more information contact:
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
	Nadja P. Lalvani, Community Relations Manager
(630) 420-6034
lalvanin at naperville.il.us 
Jennifer Runestad, Public Information Coordinator
Transportation, Engineering and Development
(630) 305-5340
runestadj at naperville.il.us 	
City Seeking Input on Naperville's First Accessible Pedestrian Signal
NAPERVILLE, Ill. - The City of Naperville is seeking input on its first
Accessible Pedestrian Signal (APS), located at the intersection of
Chicago Avenue and Ellsworth Street, via an online survey. The survey is
available through Friday, December 5, 2009, on the city's Web site at
www.naperville.il.us/aps.aspx. Requests for alternate formats of the
survey may be made through Accessibility Coordinator Marita Manning at
(630) 420-6725.

In late 2008, the City of Naperville installed its first pilot APS
device at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and Ellsworth Street. An
APS assists pedestrians with a visual impairment by communicating
information about pedestrian signal timing in non-visual formats such as
audible tones, verbal messages and/or vibrating surfaces.  

The results of the survey will be reported back to the Transportation
Advisory Board, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and Mayor's
Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities. Based on the results
and commission recommendations, the city may install additional APS
units at other signalized intersections in Naperville.

For more information on APS devices, visit
www.naperville.il.us/aps.aspx. Sign up to receive the latest news on the
city's projects and initiatives via e-mail at
www.naperville.il.us/enews.aspx. 

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About Naperville: Located 28 miles west of Chicago, Naperville, Ill., is
home to approximately 145,000 people. This vibrant, thriving city
consistently ranks as a top community in the nation in which to live,
raise children and retire. The city is home to acclaimed public and
parochial schools, the best public library system in the country, an
array of healthcare options and an exceptionally low crime rate.
Naperville has ready access to a variety of public transportation,
housing and employment options. The city's diversified employer base
features high technology firms, retailers and factories, as well as
small and home-based businesses. Residents also enjoy world-class parks,
diverse worship options, the opportunity to serve on several city boards
and commissions, a thriving downtown shopping and dining area, a
renowned living history museum known as Naper Settlement and an active
civic community. For more information, please visit our Web site at
www.naperville.il.us.