Chicago Ordered to Install Thousands of Accessible Pedestrian Signals

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A federal court has mandated that Chicago equip at least 71% of its signalized pedestrian crossings with accessible pedestrian signals (APS) within the next 10 years. This ruling addresses the city's current shortfall, where only 3% of crossing signals are accessible to blind pedestrians. The decision is a significant victory for blind and low-vision individuals, ensuring safer navigation through the city's streets.

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