New traffic signals make it safer for pedestrians – USA Today
The HAWK (High intensity Activated crossWalK) traffic signal on Van Dorn Street near my condo was featured the story linked above. HAWK signals are getting more common now, but the one near me was the first on the East Coast. HAWK signals originated in Tucson, [...]
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – I was contacted by a traffic engineer in Utah and asked if I could offer my thoughts of the HAWK signal near my condo. I said, “sure, but I’ll blog about it.” My observations are based on unscientific anecdotal evidence. Most of them occurred around 6:45 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
When it comes [...]
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Alexandria’s first High intensity Activated crossWalK traffic signal (HAWK Signal) was activated on Wednesday, October 29.
‘HAWK’ is an acronym for High intensity Activated crossWalK. These signals have been used safely and successfully in Tucson, AZ. for more than five years. The signal is currently ‘experimental’ and required approval from the Federal Highway [...]
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — When I returned from the Shore, I noticed that there were two mast arms hanging above Van Dorn Street at the Maris Ave. intersection. I mentioned to Erica that I thought they were putting a traffic signal in, but she mentioned a pedestrian signal would make more sense.
A few days later, I [...]
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