Pedestrian Safety Improvements at Intersections – Audible Push Buttons

As part of the 3rdStreet Rehabilitation and Highway Safety Improvements Program (HSIP) Projects, the Cityhas installed audible push buttons (APB)to help improve pedestrian safety at crosswalks in Downtown San Rafael. Using the APB is the first step to crossing the street safely. They provide blind and visually impaired users audible information about the WALK and DON'T WALK signals. APB now comes with a touch-lessactuation option. When activated, an audible voice will alert from the push button speakers and inform pedestrians when it is safe to cross. The volume from these speakers will adjust according to the noise level around the intersection. During the nighttime, lower volume levels have been set. The Citywill continue its efforts to seek funding to install additionalAPBs at crosswalks throughout the City of San Rafael.