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Accessible Sidewalks: Design Issues for Pedestrians Who Are Blind
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Accessible Sidewalks: Design Issues for Pedestrians Who Are Blind |
| Call #: |
ST-566D |
| Runtime: |
11 minutes |
| Language: |
English |
| Format: |
Streaming Media |
| Subject(s): |
Traffic Engineering and Operations
Non-Auto Modes
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| Producer(s): |
US Access Board
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| Date: |
2002 |
| Abstract: |
While drivers are mandated to yield to pedestrians using white canes, not all drivers do, and not all blind persons use a cane. Whether using a cane or a guide dog, blind pedestrians must not only navigate the sidewalks, but also avoid benches, landscape, overhanging tree branches, construction, signs, bus shelters, mailboxes, trash cans and other street furniture. And, crossing a street safely requires more than just an audible pedestrian signal. This video follows two blind pedestrians, one using a cane and the other using a guide dog, on a walk through the city, recommending best practices to accommodate blind pedestrians along the way. The key: consistency in design and effective communications. |
| Notes: |
This video is a must-see for public works directors, transportation engineers and planners, street and sidewalk maintenance crews and anyone with responsibility for constructing or maintaining sidewalks, crosswalks or transit-stops. |
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Accessible Sidewalks: Design Issues for Pedestrians Who Are Blind |
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