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January 6, 2005

Construction Industry Spotlight: ‘Braille for the feet' is a growing market

  • Paving contractor finds niche in tactile warning systems.
    • By JON SILVER
    Journal Staff Reporter

    Seattle street corner
    Photo by Benjamin Minnick
    Tiny truncated domes, such as these on this Seattle street corner, are now required as tactile warning systems for the blind instead of grooves and other textures.

    CROSSING A BUSY STREET can be a harrowing experience for those who aren't equipped with a working pair of eyes.


     
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