[nfb-talk] Audible Walking Signals

[T. Joseph Carter]

I've seen some loud enough to be considered almost deafening at busy
intersections.  I'd say an intersection that can be heard five blocks away
is too loud by about four blocks.

On Thu, Nov 29, 2007 at 04:39:32PM -0600, ROBYN WALLEN wrote:
> The issue with crossing with crowds is that many times sighted people do
> not actually pay a bit of attention to a walk signal.  Take for instance
> Las Vegas where people walk whenever assuming that the traffic will stop
> for them.  There is no gauranteee.  I think we are more careful but I
> would never ever depend on a crowd as I would probably be the one member
> of the crowd to become road kill.  The issue with quiet cars is that some
> are so quiet you will not have any clue they are there.  No APS signals
> do not replace good mobility by any means but they simply give us more
> information.  I dont think any APS signals are so loud they drown out
> other noises.  If they are then they need to be adjusted.  I think that
> they do not hinder a blind person but you dont have to listen to them and
> should not soley believe because a light says walk to walk without using
> your other senses as well.