APS’ are helping to revolutionize how pedestrians cross the street, Provides auditory, visual and tactile information.
Accessible Pedestrian Signals
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.
What Accessible Pedestrian Signals how it 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
How Accessible Pedestrian Signals Works?
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.
Mobile Based Smart Accessible Pedestrian Signals