Thousands of new crosswalk signals will be installed in New York City in coming years that are intended to make it safer and easier for blind and low vision pedestrians. A federal court ruled that the city must install accessible pedestrian signals at 10,000 intersections over the next 10 years and at all remaining intersections by 2036, and should prioritize the installations at intersections that are most dangerous for walkers with vision disabilities.
The news to “remake” New York City’s streetscape was announced earlier this month by Disability Rights Advocates, a nonprofit legal center that supports people with disabilities nationwide.
“We are delighted that the Court has recognized
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