How do roundabouts accommodate visually impaired pedestrians?
Since visually-impaired pedestrians rely on audible clues to know when traffic is stopped so they can cross a roadway, roundabouts present a challenge since motorists may not have to stop. Properly designed walkway edges, curb ramps and tactile marking warning devices at the sidewalk sides of the crossing and in the splitter island aligned with the crosswalk can help in detecting where to cross.
