FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — A new HAWK Crossing light has been installed in Fresno County near Herndon-Barstow Elementary School.
A High-Intensity Activated crossWalk (HAWK) is a special pedestrian-activated signal that stops traffic for people crossing busy streets.
It is the first HAWK light to be installed in the county area and funded by the County, City of Fresno, and Central Unified.
HAWK lights have been found throughout the city of Fresno by private development.
The light remains inactive until someone turns it on by pushing the button on the light.
The following sequence shows a flashing yellow, then solid yellow, then solid red lights for vehicles to stop, allowing a “walk” signal for people to cross.
Once the red light goes dark, the signal will remain inactive again until someone pushes the button.
The goal is to be safer and more efficient than a full signal at mid-block locations.