GREENVILLE – A new pedestrian crosswalk signal using innovative safety technology will be installed this week on East Tenth Street in Greenville.
This High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk, or “HAWK” signal, assists pedestrians at marked crosswalks to safely cross with minimal disruption to drivers. It also aids drivers approaching the intersection with flashing lights indicating when a pedestrian is attempting to cross.
The signal will be located on East Tenth Street near Anderson Street over the roadway. The HAWK signal is expected to be active by Dec. 19.
Motorists should use caution when approaching the new traffic signal and follow these instructions:
• Flashing yellow – slow down as a pedestrian has activated the push button
• Solid yellow – prepare to stop if it is safe to do so
• Solid red – drivers must stop as a pedestrian is in the crosswalk
• Flashing red – drivers should treat this as a stop sign, checking that the pedestrian has finished crossing before proceeding
Check out this video demonstrating how to use the HAWK signal.