APPENDIX 3 : User Comments about Finding the Proper Bus

Question: “What was the difference in finding & boarding the proper bus when using Talking Signs than your regular method?

Ss #

Response

1

have to ask driver or people

2

didn't have to get drivers attention, easier, no lies , confident it is the correct bus

3

know where bus goes without having to ask, half the battle is figuring out where the bus goes

4

with regular method I have to feel for bus and door and then ask people or driver, not so with TS

5

quicker, eliminates asking and waiting

6

knew it was #3 bus, otherwise would have had to ask, knew exactly where door was. knew bus was coming down street,

7

didn't need to ask

8

knew which bus it was, where it was going and coming from, didn't have to ask, "cuts down on flusteration", not nervous

9

don't have to depend on anyone else, don't have to stop and ask, feel more independent

10

easier because you know for sure, if several buses it would be a blessing

11

you know you are there, no wondering, don't have to ask, no worry about it passing

12

found bus easier, more helpful, gives direction, didn't have to ask

13

had guidance, tells which bus it is and where it goes, an excellent system

14

didn't have to look or ask for bus number, overall easier

15

more positive and secure, confidence, don't have to ask, don't need to flag and stop all buses

16

much easier, didn't have to ask

17

go directly to bus without asking

18

knew exactly where door is, didn't have to ask

19

usually have to ask, didn't have to rely on others, much easier

20

ID's bus, gives exact location of door, typically I inquire, this time I was independent

21

faster, don't have to deal with people

22

didn't have to ask driver, it Id's bus & location of door

23

quicker, don't have to ask, saves time when many buses in line

24

much easier, hear it and go, no guess work, don't have to get up close or ask

25

don't have to ask, TS locates the door, no guesswork

26

more independent, didn't have to ask



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