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Council approves pedestrian‑activated crosswalk to improve safety near Lake and Youth Athletic Park
Summary
The council approved a planned pedestrian‑activated HAWC signal at Olympiad Road entrances to Marty Russo Youth Athletic Park and Lake Mission Viejo. City staff said the device will be activated on demand for events and is intended to improve safety without imposing a full traffic signal.
Director Shagnon described the HAWC (high‑intensity activated crosswalk) proposal to address frequent mid‑block pedestrian crossings between the Youth Athletic Park and Lake Mission Viejo, where overflow parking generates heavy foot traffic. "It's only activated when there's pedestrian traffic," Shagnon said, adding the device avoids installing a full traffic signal and will activate on demand so traffic flows normally when not in use.
Mayor Pro Tem Riche and staff said the measure responds to requests from lake and park users and will direct crossing activity during concerts and other events; the council authorized the construction bid process and approved the item unanimously.
