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From: Al.Hoffman@p0.f143.n109.z1.fidonet.org (Al Hoffman)
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Subject: Re: Audible trafic lights
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Date: 20 Nov 90 18:23:27 GMT
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[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

Hi Grant:

     About these lights again.  We're putting the blame on the lights 
and not the people.  Of course we shouldn't expect the lights everywhere, 
just as people don't expect escalators everywhere--but for some people 
I bet they never would think "boy, better not like this is too handy."

     Its great when a light is well designed so why discourage the 
good ones, bad ones should be pointed out, and a place that ought 
to have a audible light should be pointed out too.  They can't cost 
that mc\uch, and they are like escalators, just a convenience when 
installed propperly.

     The lights in D.C. that I have dealt with so far have been well 
designed, if sometimes not really needed.  But then half the people 
pay no attention to the light anyway.

     I think its simple.  Yell at bad lights that get in the way, 
applaude the good lights, and don't worry if it is a problem.  Nothing 
is for free ya know.

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