New HAWK pedestrian signal on 19th mis‑programmed; city expects fixes next week
Board members and staff reported confusing operation of a newly installed HAWK pedestrian signal that cycled between solid and flashing red in ways that frustrated drivers and pedestrians; staff said the contractor used the wrong controller and signage and that corrections and a new controller are in progress.
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Board members described a confusing performance of a recently installed HAWK (High‑Intensity Activated crossWalK) pedestrian signal at 19th Street. Staff said the installed controller and signage did not match the plans, creating unexpected solid and flashing red cycles that caused driver and pedestrian confusion; the contractor is replacing and reprogramming equipment to meet the original specifications.
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