Whereas the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) authorizes Federal matching funds for the installation of audible traffic signals and audible signs at street crossings; and
whereas the safety of blind pedestrians will be greatly enhanced by the installation of such audible traffic signals and audible signs where appropriate; and
whereas Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) mandates the accessibility of all programs, services and facilities of state and local governments;
Now therefore be it resolved by the Old Dominion Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired in annual convention assembled on this First day of November, 1998, in Arlington, Virginia, that this organization strongly urges the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and other applicable planning and policy making organizations to give a high priority to the installation of audible traffic signals and audible signs throughout the Commonwealth; and
be it further resolved that this resolution be sent promptly to the heads of said organizations.
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