Will Tempe Pedestrian Accidents Decrease?

In February 2010, the city of Tempe completed its six mile Western Canal Multi-Use Path Project that extends from Arizona Mills Mall to Price Road in central Tempe. The project includes a new bicycle and pedestrian path that runs along the Western Canal that connects parks, schools and other popular Tempe destinations.

Along with lighting, landscaping and public art, the project also features HAWK, the High Intensity Activated Crosswalk systems. HAWK is a beacon signal located at two mid-block crossings that include Rural Road and McClintock Drive, both located at the Western Canal.

HAWK will benefit pedestrians, joggers and bicyclists by helping keep them safe. HAWK is designed to alert motorists of when someone is entering the crosswalk. The beacon light will warn motorists that it’s time to start slowing down by flashing yellow for several seconds and then changing to a solid yellow. This signaling will let drivers know they should prepare to stop.  It will turn solid red when motorists are required to stop for people in the crosswalk.

The nice thing for motorists is that if there is no pedestrian in the crosswalk, then they will be permitted to precede, as long as the red light is flashing. The signal will turn off whenever any pedestrian has completely gone through the crosswalk.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a Tempe pedestrian accident, you should contact our office at (480) 632-7373. The consultation is free.

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