We've had a few individuals ask us what the "signal" at 25th Street is. Well, here's the answer. It's a HAWK signal, short for High-intensity Activated CrossWalK. The HAWK is a special type of hybrid beacon used to warn and control traffic at an un-signalized location to assist pedestrians in crossing a street or highway at a marked crosswalk. The HAWK remains dark during periods of inactivation and lights up when a pedestrian pushes the button to cross. The lights will flash yellow, then switch to solid yellow to let vehicles know that the signal will be changing. It then changes to a solid red light - this is the period when the pedestrian is legally permitted to cross and vehicles must stop! After a designated amount of time, the lights will begin to flash red; once the pedestrian has crossed safely, cars may proceed with caution.
We've also included a link to an informative video. If you have any further questions, please feel free to give us a call on our non-emergency line at 609-494-8121. Safe travels everyone!
https://youtu.be/6_rym0bYINU
