High Activated crossWalKs (HAWKs)

The city is currently installing a series of High Activated crossWalKs, more commonly referenced as HAWK signals. These signals are designed to notify drivers of an impending or current pedestrian crossing the street, directing the driver to stop or yield.

HAWK signals are traffic signals that allow pedestrians to cross the road safely. HAWK signals operate in a YELLOW–RED–FLASHING RED sequence to alert motorists that pedestrians need to cross the road.
Unlike traffic signals, the HAWK only operates when a pedestrian pushes the crossing button. Vehicles are free to move when no one is crossing the street.
Motorists should respond to yellow and solid red lights in the same manner as any other traffic signal. After stopping for the red light, motorists may proceed through the crossing area during the flashing red light interval only when safe to do so without risk to pedestrians.

Pedestrians

The pedestrian the signal works similarly to other push-button-activated traffic signals in the city.
Lights on the HAWK signal are activated when a pedestrian pushes the button at either end of the crossing.
HAWK signals are traffic signals that allow pedestrians to cross the road safely. HAWK signals operate in a YELLOW–RED–FLASHING RED sequence to alert motorists that pedestrians need to cross the road.
Unlike traffic signals, the HAWK only operates when a pedestrian pushes the crossing button. Vehicles are free to move when no one is crossing the street.
Motorists should respond to yellow and solid red lights in the same manner as any other traffic signal. After stopping for the red light, motorists may proceed through the crossing area during the flashing red light interval only when safe to do so without risk to pedestrians.

Pedestrians

The pedestrian the signal works similarly to other push-button-activated traffic signals in the city.
Lights on the HAWK signal are activated when a pedestrian pushes the button at either end of the crossing.

The newsfeed below will have more specific information about the five locations planned to be completed.

HAWK signals are traffic signals that allow pedestrians to cross the road safely. HAWK signals operate in a YELLOW–RED–FLASHING RED sequence to alert motorists that pedestrians need to cross the road.
Unlike traffic signals, the HAWK only operates when a pedestrian pushes the crossing button. Vehicles are free to move when no one is crossing the street.
Motorists should respond to yellow and solid red lights in the same manner as any other traffic signal. After stopping for the red light, motorists may proceed through the crossing area during the flashing red light interval only when safe to do so without risk to pedestrians.

Pedestrians

The pedestrian the signal works similarly to other push-button-activated traffic signals in the city.
Lights on the HAWK signal are activated when a pedestrian pushes the button at either end of the crossing.
HAWK signals are traffic signals that allow pedestrians to cross the road safely. HAWK signals operate in a YELLOW–RED–FLASHING RED sequence to alert motorists that pedestrians need to cross the road.
Unlike traffic signals, the HAWK only operates when a pedestrian pushes the crossing button. Vehicles are free to move when no one is crossing the street.
Motorists should respond to yellow and solid red lights in the same manner as any other traffic signal. After stopping for the red light, motorists may proceed through the crossing area during the flashing red light interval only when safe to do so without risk to pedestrians.

Pedestrians

The pedestrian the signal works similarly to other push-button-activated traffic signals in the city.
Lights on the HAWK signal are activated when a pedestrian pushes the button at either end of the crossing.

The newsfeed below will have more specific information about the five locations planned to be completed.

El Mirage and Pima Street

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The HAWK at this location will enhance the safety of pedestrians crossing El Mirage Road.
Palm Lane and Avondale Boulevard

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The HAWK at this location will begin after the developer of the Townhomes at Encanto completes their work in the right-of-way.
Central Avenue and Holly Lane

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Designed to provide a safe crossing over Central Avenue, the HAWK at this location provides another alternative to crossing at the nearby signal at Western Avenue. This project will begin in early March.
118th Avenue and Coldwater Springs Boulevard

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The HAWK at this location will allow residents to cross Coldwater Springs to access the small park and for students to reach Collier Business Academy.
El Mirage Road and the north Alamar Park entrance

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Currently in construction, the HAWK signal at this location will provide for a safe crossing for residents of Alamar Phase 5.