Apache Junction Public Works announced the installation of three new pedestrian and bicycle push-button signals at two locations, saying the devices will shorten wait times and improve safety for people crossing streets.

Spencer, a Public Works Department staff member, said the city installed one push button at the intersection of Winchester and Old West Highway and two on Sixteenth Avenue in the Ironwood neighborhood. He said the buttons tell the traffic signal a pedestrian or bicyclist is waiting so the signal responds faster than the typical automatic cycle.

Spencer told the meeting the change reduces the need to wait for the signal's regular cycle. He said the project was paid for from the city's current budget; no dollar amount was provided.

City staff framed the installations as a safety improvement intended to make crossings quicker and more predictable for pedestrians and cyclists. There were no formal votes or motions recorded during the briefing, and staff did not announce additional rollout dates or a wider program of upgrades.

A meeting host thanked the Public Works team and invited the public to share the announcement through the city's channels.