Accessibility at the Crossing : Understanding Rule 26
Signals for the Blind and Partially Sighted
Auditory Bleeping Sounds
Signals for the Deafblind
Tactile Signals
Many crossings emit a consistent bleeping sound to notify users that the steady green figure is active and it is safe to cross .
Voice Signal Prompts
Some crossings utilize recorded voice signals as an alternative or supplement to bleeps to guide pedestrians .
Activation Timing Synchronized with the Steady Green Figure
For individuals who are both deaf and blind , a tactile signal ( such as a rotating cone or vibrating surface ) provides a physical cue to indicate the crossing phase .
All accessibility signals - auditory and tactile - are specifically timed to activate only when the steady green pedestrian figure is displayed .