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Planning commissioners hear proposal for in-road active crosswalk pilot and pedestrian sensors
Summary
Staff proposed a pilot to install embedded in-road warning lights in active crosswalks, discussed adding pedestrian-detection sensors, and noted a $150,000 budget that could fund three installations as a starting point.
Williamsburg City staff proposed piloting embedded in-road warning lights at active crosswalks and discussed combining that technology with pedestrian-detection sensors to improve safety.
Andrew Trivette told the Planning Commission the in-road system supplements existing post-mounted flashing signals and that similar installations in other communities have improved safety. He described the proposal as a pilot and cited…
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