Pedestrian Crossing Traffic Signal Active on Durham Road

The city’s first Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) has been installed as part of the Durham Adaptive Project at SW Durham Road/SW 88th Avenue in front of Tigard High School. This is an upgrade from the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon that was there previously. The PHB has a higher level of driver compliance to stop for pedestrians and the timing can be coordinated with nearby signals to keep traffic moving.

How the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Works

Pedestrians – Wait then Walk

• Lights on the signal are activated when a pedestrian pushes the button at either end of the crossing.
• Wait for walk signal before entering the intersection.

Motorists – Stop then Watch

• The signal will operate in a YELLOW – RED – FLASHING RED sequence to alert motorists that pedestrians need to cross the road.
• Motorists should respond to yellow (caution) and solid red (stop) 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—

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.

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, PHBs reduce pedestrian crashes by 55%. They are also less expensive than a full traffic signal.

How-to Guides — The Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon

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