New audible pedestrian traffic signals installed

Pedestrian crossings in Barbados are becoming safer for the blind and visually impaired.

Two new audible pedestrian traffic signals have been installed that provide audible information about the “Walk” and “Don’t Walk” signals.

They were installed by the Electronic Unit of the Ministry of Transport, Works and Water Resources at the the junction of Chelston Park, Pine Road, and Culloden Road, and near the National Disabilities Unit, on Collymore Rock, St. Michael.

Electrician with the Electronics Unit of the Ministry, Glenn Clarke was on hand as the devices were put to the test by Barbadians.

The two crossings feature an audible beeping locator tone, alerting visually impaired persons where the signals are placed and where to press the button.

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