HAWK pedestrian signal activated
A new high-intensity activated crosswalk beacon (HAWK) is being activated on South Boulevard and 15th Street in Idaho Falls Thursday.
The push button-activated traffic signal will provide protection for pedestrians crossing S. Boulevard in front of Hawthorne Elementary School.
According to the city, pedestrian safety is the primary focus of the HAWK beacon. The improvements will make crossing safer for pedestrians and bicyclists traveling through the area, particularly school children walking to and from the school. The HAWK beacon replaces an older style pedestrian signal at that intersection.
It is the fifth HAWK beacon the city has installed since 2015.
