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Blind Pedestrians and the Changing Technology and Geometry of Signalized Intersections: Safety, Orientation, and Independence

Year: 2005

Type: article

Abstract: This study documented that blind pedestrians have considerable difficulty locating crosswalks, aligning to cross, determining the onset of the walk interval, maintaining a straight crossing path, and completing crossings before the onset of perpendicular traffic at complex signalized intersections. Revised techniques and strategies are suggested for alleviating these difficulties.

Source: Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness

DOI: 10.1177/0145482x0509901003

Authors: Janet M. Barlow, Billie Louise Bentzen, Tamara Bond

Institution: Boston College

Language: English

Topic: Urban Transport and Accessibility

Subfield: Transportation

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Eye Institute