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

[Judith Hamilton]

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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