Crosswalk to Toji Temple

Crosswalk to Toji Temple

There are a couple of different sounds that can be heard at the corsswalks for the beepers. There were two crosswalks in the smaller parts of Shin-Osaka that did not make a sound, a few that made simpler beeping noises like this one, and then the majority made the sound of chirping birds. This was a much more appealing noise, but it can be assumed that that noise is also used in the train stations to help aid blind people to know when to cross the street or when to line up to get onto the train.

Tatum Pond

Knox College Abolition Labs

November 20, 2024

Knox College, Tatum Pond

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There is a muffled and slightly distorted sound to the recording due to the wind and the recording happening outside. There is a soft hum and stuttered motor sound as cars and motorcycles drive past. You can hear a simple, alto beep from the machine as the crosswalk beeps, telling pedestrians to walk across the street to make your way to the Toji temple.