ERIC Number: EJ720652
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005-Oct
Pages: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-0145-482X
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Blind Pedestrians and the Changing Technology and Geometry of Signalized Intersections: Safety, Orientation, and Independence
Barlow, Janet M.; Bentzen, Billie Louise; Bond, Tamara
Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, v99 n10 Oct 2005
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.
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, Visually Impaired Mobility, Pedestrian Traffic, Traffic Safety, Assistive Technology, Travel
American Foundation for the Blind Press, P.O. Box 1020, Sewickley, PA 15143-1020. Tel: 800-232-3044 (Toll Free); Tel: 412-741-1398; Web site: http://www.afb.org/store.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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