Crossings made more accessible 

Guide strips 

Mr. Jansen had noticed that there were no crosswalks for the visually impaired. His wife and son are visually impaired, and crosswalks with guide strips are of great importance to all blind and visually impaired people. They help to cross independently and safely and increase the accessibility of the center. Guide lanes are special ribbed strips in the road surface that blind and visually impaired people can follow with their touch stick or feet. They guide them safely to the crossing and help them find the right direction. 

Adjustments 

Mr. Jansen approached Alderman . Together, they took a walk around the city center. This allowed them to see where guide strips needed to be added to the crosswalks. Alderman said: "Accessibility is very important to our municipality. I am therefore delighted that the Jansen family contacted us." Following the walk and the conversation with the Jansen family, several crossings were modified. Wim Jansen says: "It's a wonderful improvement for visually impaired people. This should be included as standard in all construction plans." 

Accessibility 

The installation of guide strips makes a big difference for people with low vision. "It gives freedom," Mr. Jansen says on behalf of the family. "You can decide for yourself where and when to go, without depending on others. That's the biggest advantage."