The “don’t walk” pedestrian signal head will begin to flash when typical pedestrians no longer have enough time to cross before the signal releases traffic back to normal operation. The pedestrian signal head display will remain the red upraised hand (don’t walk) until the signal displays the steady red signal, at which time the pedestrian head displays the white walking person indication (walk). Once the pushbutton is activated, the signal sequence is started, first with flashing yellow, then steady yellow, and finally steady red over a short period shown to traffic. The PHB signal operates only when activated by a pedestrian who wishes to cross. The project also included the installation of new school zone signage near the signal and bicycle racks at two elementary schools in the district. The SRTS Program is a federally funded program that encourages walking and biking to school as a way to improve the health of students by increasing physical activity and decreasing some of the side effects of vehicular transportation such as increased traffic and emissions. Funding for this project was received through the Safe Routes to School Program (SRTS). Carpenter Marty Transportation completed the design of this signal. A normal traffic signal did not meet the design requirements.Īfter a Feasibility Study, the installation of a PHB signal was recommended. Approximately 5,100 cars travel Big Walnut Road on a daily basis and the intersection is on the route to Walnut Creek Elementary from the large residential neighborhood to the south. Prior to this installation, there was no signal or crosswalk at this intersection. This type of crossing is officially known as a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon or PHB. This High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) signal is located on Big Walnut Road near Galena. In late June 2014, the Delaware County Engineer’s Office activated the first HAWK signal in Central Ohio.
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