[Nfbf-l] Explanation of traffic lights and pedestrian signals
Sherri
flmom2006 at gmail.com
Sun May 23 03:28:48 UTC 2010
I went to www.acbradio.org. The convention is being streamed.
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From: "Holly" <hbeanie at gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Explanation of traffic lights and pedestrian signals
Where did you hear the presentation?
Holly
On Sat, May 22, 2010 at 9:20 AM, Sherri <flmom2006 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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
> E-mail: flmom2006 at gmail.com
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