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Follow-up: High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) Signal
Brief Description: This is a follow-up discussion from November 26, 2024, Council Workshop. During the workshop, Council requested staff further investigate the potential installation of a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB, also known as a High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk, or "HAWK" signal) on Aurora Street at East Main Street or Church Street at North Main Street. Council also requested a review of the potential removal of the mid-block crossing on North Main Street and possible improvements to the existing flashing beacon system. Staff will present an updated study evaluating these options.
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Legislative History
24-0090 - Discussed on 8/27/2024, Council Workshop.
24-0090 - Discussed at 11/26/2024, Council Workshop
Purpose & Explanation
Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (aka HAWK Signal) Study
In August 2024, City staff and Councilor Banweg conducted a walking site visit with a visually impaired resident and a representative from the Cleveland Sight Center in the Aurora Street and North Main Street downtown area. During this meeting, the concept of introducing a High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) signal at the crosswalk on Aurora Street at East Main Street was discussed.
A summary of the field visit was discussed with Council at the August 27 Workshop, where Council requested a review to determine the feasibility of implementing a HAWK signal (also known as a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB)) at the intersections of Aurora Street/East Main Street, Church Street/North Main Street, and the mid-block crosswalk on North Main Street. Staff presented the results of the initial study to Council at the November 24 Workshop.
At the November workshop, to ensure a thorough review of potential improvements for visually impaired individuals navigating downtown, Council requested further analysis of the traffic impacts of installing a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) at either the East Main Street/Aurora Street o...
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