[nagdu] Audible Traffic Signals

[David Baker]

Flashers and audible signals serve entirely different purposes, Albert.

The flashers alert cars to someone using the crosswalk.  The audible signals
alert pedestrians to the state of the traffic signal.   I share Tracey's
positive feeling about audible signals.  I find them very helpful.  In this age
of the cell phone, I also like the idea of St. Pete's flashers.

Your proposal to mobilize a campaign to install audible signals in response to
quiet hybrids doesn't seem logical, though.

Supporting legislation to make hybrids audible would make good  sense, though

David

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Albert J Rizzi
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 9:01 AM
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Audible Traffic Signals

Audible signs are not intended to make hybrid cars safer on the road. I did not
say nor imply that. the audible signs are a tool which would help perfect the
pedestrian skills of any and all pedestrians. So, that is what I meant. seems
like Tracey however did find a benefit and a sense of calm in knowing and using
audible crossing signs. They are effective, just as effective as say the
flashing yellow light Marion mentioned that is present in st. Petersburg.

Albert J. Rizzi, M.Ed.
CEO/Founder
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it."


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