What does hawk signal mean?

High intensity Activated cross WalK
About HAWK technology The acronym HAWK stands for High intensity Activated cross WalK. The HAWK crossing system to be effective for the motorist, safer for the pedestrian and less costly to build than full blown traffic signal systems.

When you see the hawk signal What does it mean if you see an alternating red flash?

The alternating FLASHING DOUBLE RED signal indicates drivers should STOP, the same as a stop sign. Then proceed if there are no pedestrians present.

How does a hawk signal work?

HAWKs work the same as other button-activated traffic signals, either by pushing a button or an automatic sensor, which directs the person walking or biking to wait for the signal to change and traffic to stop allowing them to cross safely.

What is the hawk method for driving?

When activated, the HAWK uses a red indication to inform drivers to stop, thereby creating a time period for pedestrians to cross the major roadway.

When a hawk signal is steady yellow?

Solid yellow: Drivers should start stopping; signal is about to change to red and give pedestrian the walk sign. Solid red: All vehicles are required to stop to allow pedestrians to cross. Flashing red: Drivers may proceed one at a time if crosswalk is clear of pedestrians.

What does a flashing hand signal mean?

The flashing signal means you should not begin to cross because you may not have enough time to make it to the other side before vehicles start moving across your path. If the flashing starts after you have already started to cross, you may finish crossing the street.

What does 2 flashing red lights mean?

The double solid red lights are followed by alternating FLASHING RED lights. During this indication, drivers are required to come to a full STOP, but may proceed when pedestrians have cleared the crosswalk and it is safe to proceed.

What are HAWK lights?

A HAWK beacon (High-Intensity Activated crossWalK beacon) is a traffic control device used to stop road traffic and allow pedestrians to cross safely. It is officially known as a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB).

What is a rectangular rapid flashing beacon?

Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacon (RRFB) RRFBs are pedestrian-actuated conspicuity enhancements used in combination with a pedestrian, school, or trail crossing warning sign to improve safety at uncontrolled, marked crosswalks.

What does a steady WALK signal mean?

A steady WALKING PERSON (symbolizing WALK) signal indication means that a pedestrian facing the signal indication is permitted to start to cross the roadway in the direction of the signal indication, possibly in conflict with turning vehicles.

What is the third phase of a HAWK signal?

It’s the third phase that is confusing some motorists unaccustomed to HAWK signals. If the red lights are flashing back and forth but the crosswalk is clear of pedestrians, you come to a complete stop and then proceed forward. You don’t have to wait for the lights to turn off, and you won’t see a green light.

What are the benefits of Hawk signals?

HAWK signals offer benefits for both pedestrians and motorists. Pedestrian/automobile crashes are reduced by up to 69%. Up to 97% of motorists comply with HAWK signals, better compliance that regular signalized intersections or crosswalks with flashing yellow lights. Motorists spend less time waiting and traffic gets flowing again sooner.

What is a hawk traffic signal?

A new species of HAWK is descending on KC, but they aren’t birds. They are a new type of traffic signal designed to improve both pedestrian safety and vehicular traffic flow. HAWK stands for H igh-intensity A ctivated cross W al K beacon.

Could Hawk signals be coming to KCMO and other cities?

KCMO started adding HAWK signals within the last few years at spots like 38th and Main in Midtown and Independence Avenue at the KCUMB campus. Other cities in the region are currently considering locations where HAWK signals could be useful.