In the month of October, much of America recognizes a special day to make drivers more aware of the seeing-impaired who walk around town.
This year, that day is October 15th, declared White Cane Safety Day by the mayor’s office. Mayor Mitch Reynolds made a proclamation at City Hall on Tuesday, joined by local activist Liz Fryseth and her guide dog, Waffle.
Fryseth knows about hazards at intersections. “Watch before you take a right turn,” she warns drivers. “There’s been a lot of close calls with pedestrians as far as that goes, and I know that I am only one person, but I know that there have been others that have had very close calls, if not being hit within our city in the last few months.”
Fryseth says drivers seem to be more aware of the sight-impaired than in the past, but feels it’s good to remind people to travel safely. She also calls for more safety precautions in La Crosse. “Getting more accessible pedestrian signals (abbreviated APS) throughout our city, so not just noticeable, but audible,” she said.
Fryseth also calls on drivers to put their phones down while driving, and pay more attention to the road.
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