Accessible Pedestrian Signals also known as APS. This is device or machine; transmit the information to the traffic tights to allow safe passage for walkers.
2. What Accessible
Pedestrian Signals how
it works?
Accessible Pedestrian Signals also
known as APS. This is device or
machine; transmit the information
to the traffic tights to allow safe
passage for walkers. The system is
very helpful for person who are
blind or have low vision.
3. How Accessible Pedestrian
Signals Works?
APS advise the blind, visually impaired, and deaf-blind
when they have the right-of-way to cross the street at a
signalized intersection and in which direction they may
cross the intersection. Accessible pedestrian signals
provide directions in alternative formats such as:
● Verbal messages
● Audible tones
● Vibrating surfaces
4. Mobile Based Smart Accessible
Pedestrian Signals
The Pedestrian Detection App sends
messages that tell about the
intersection geometrics and the
current status of the intersection
displays (PED signals and vehicle
signals). It also gives confirmation
information to assist the blind
pedestrian is safely crossing the
street.