[nfb-talk] Explanation of traffic lights and pedestrian signals

[Sherri]

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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