Accessible Pedestrian Signals |
Help us make accessibility a statewide standard
Thank you for participating in the Mass. Alliance of Commissions On Disability's Accessible Pedestrian Signal Survey.
One of the most crucial aspects of accessibility is the ability for individuals with disabilities to navigate public streets independently. One key way that cities and towns provide such access is with the use of Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS). These signals, mounted at signalized intersections, replace existing standard pushbuttons and help blind and visually impaired pedestrians to cross safely by using sounds and vibrations to signal when it is safe to cross.
The goal of this survey is to determine what local policies on APS are, so that we can work with the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board to incorporate a uniform statewide standard in the next set of MAAB regulations.
One of the most crucial aspects of accessibility is the ability for individuals with disabilities to navigate public streets independently. One key way that cities and towns provide such access is with the use of Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS). These signals, mounted at signalized intersections, replace existing standard pushbuttons and help blind and visually impaired pedestrians to cross safely by using sounds and vibrations to signal when it is safe to cross.
The goal of this survey is to determine what local policies on APS are, so that we can work with the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board to incorporate a uniform statewide standard in the next set of MAAB regulations.