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Testimony by Dorothee Pierrard, Orientation and Mobility Specialist, on Intro 1138
3:19:20
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Dorothee Pierrard, an orientation and mobility specialist for the blind and visually impaired, strongly supports Intro 1138 for universal daylighting in NYC. She emphasizes that cars parked too close to crosswalks pose significant dangers for people with vision loss by blocking views and muffling critical sounds needed for safe street crossing.
- Pierrard has been teaching street crossing in NYC for over 15 years
- The bill would improve safety for both blind pedestrians and drivers by clearing space near corners
- She urges the city council to pass the bill for the safety and independence of the visually impaired community
Dorothee Pierrard
3:19:20
My name is Dorothy Peward, and I am an orientation and mobility specialist working with blind and visually impaired individuals across the five boroughs.
3:19:32
I've been teaching street crossing for over fifteen years in New York City, and I'm here to strongly support bill eleven thirty eight.
3:19:42
Cars parked too close to crosswalk pose a real danger to people with vision loss.
3:19:48
They block the view for those with limited sight and muffle critical sounds needed to detect oncoming traffic.
3:19:57
This forces some pedestrians to step into the street just to hear if it's safe to cross, which is both dangerous and terrifying.
3:20:08
Bill eleven thirty eight would not only help blind pedestrians by clearing the space near corners, it would also help drivers by making it easier to spot someone using a white cane.
3:20:23
For the safety and independence of the people I serve, every day, I respectfully urge urge the city council to pass this important bill.
3:20:35
Thank you for your time and consideration.