[IL-Talk] Chicago Meeting on Accessible Traffic Signals

[Michael Nowicki]

I will be there.
Michal

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> On Jul 18, 2019, at 1:24 PM, Robert Hansen via IL-Talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I plan to attend this. How many others are going to this?
> 
> 
> 
> On Mon, Jul 15, 2019 at 10:35 AM Patti S Chang via IL-Talk <
> il-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>> Kelly,
>> 
>> Thanks for posting this. Do I do hope we have great representation.
>> 
>> PUBLIC MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
>> 
>> The Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) and the Chicago
>> Department of Transportation (CDOT) invite you to attend an Open House
>> Public Meeting regarding a pilot project to install Accessible Pedestrian
>> Signals (APS) in the Central Loop and Citywide. APS provide information in
>> non-visual formats (such as audible tones, speech messages, and/or
>> vibrating surfaces) to pedestrians who have visual disabilities as an aid
>> to cross streets at signalized locations. The goal of this pilot project is
>> to install APS equipment at various environments throughout the city to
>> gain insight on best practices for design and installation.
>> 
>> Date:   Thursday, July 18, 2019
>> Time:   4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
>> Location:       City of Chicago
>>        Chicago City Hall
>>        121 N LaSalle Street, Room 1103
>>        Chicago, IL 60602
>> 
>> The purpose of this meeting is to introduce the project, APS prioritized
>> locations, and sample equipment, and to receive input on the proposed
>> improvements.  The meeting will be an open house format (with no formal
>> presentation). City representatives will be available to discuss the
>> project and answer your questions.
>> 
>> Comments can be provided at the time of the meeting and will be accepted
>> through August 1, 2019.  More info is available at:
>> 
>> www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cdot/supp_info/aps.html
>> or
>> tinyurl.com/ChicagoAPS
>> 
>> In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act and other Federal
>> and State laws, the Public Meeting will be accessible to those with
>> disabilities. If you need additional assistance or a reasonable
>> accommodation, please contact Laurie Dittman by telephone at
>> 312-744-4495 or by email at Laurie.Dittman at cityofchicago.org at least
>> five (5) days prior to the meeting.
>> 
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