[Nfbf-l] Explanation of traffic lights and pedestrian signals

[Kirk]

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sherri" <flmom2006 at gmail.com>
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Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 11:19 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Explanation of traffic lights and pedestrian signals


I'm sure they will archive the presentation. It was very interesting! I will
let you know when I hear about a link to the entire thing.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Judith Hamilton" <jrhamilton51 at earthlink.net>
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Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 10:32 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Explanation of traffic lights and pedestrian signals


> Sherri,
>
> I caught the very end of this talk.  She is a good speaker.  You are
> correct that traffic patterns are different in practically every
> intersection and area.  Many of the signal systems depend on the
> pedestrian
> crossing the street to press the button.  And you better book it in the
> cross walk because traffic will not wait.
> Judy
>
>
>
>
>> [Original Message]
>> From: Sherri <flmom2006 at gmail.com>
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>> Cc: Dianne Ketts <dianne at ketts.org>
>> Date: 5/22/2010 9:21:03 AM
>> Subject: [Nfbf-l] Explanation of traffic lights and pedestrian signals
>>
>> The FCB is streaming their convention and I am currently listening to a
> speech by an O & M instructor, Dianne Ketts, who happens to work for the
> Lighthouse of Central Florida. I know Dianne personally and find her to be
> a very progressive-thinking O & M instructor. She is explaining the
> various
> kinds of Pedestrian signals, traffic lights and the use of audible
> pedestrian signals. She particularly emphasizes that you need proper O & M
> techniques and training whether or not the audible indications exists,
> saying that the audible signal only indicates that the walk signal is
> showing, not that it is safe to cross the street. I find her outlook
> refreshing and the lecture fascinating.  It is interesting to learn how
> the
> various lights are actuated as well as how the audible pedestrian signals
> work. I think it would be of great use to have an explanation of these
> various signals and the technology regarding APS'S AT A FUTURE NFBF
> CONVENTION AND EVEN POSSIBLY AT AN NFB national convention. I really
> believe with traffic patterns changing, with more and more cars on our
> roadways, this information is useful for us to know. She says, for
> example,
> that whether there is an APS or not, there are some intersections where it
> is imperative for people to find the push-button. Really interesting!
>>
>> Sherri
>>
>>
>> Sherri Brun, NFBF Secretary and Newsline® Coordinator
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