High Activated crossWalKs (HAWKs)

The city is currently installing a series of High Activated crossWalKs, more commonly referenced as HAWK signals. These signals are designed to notify drivers of an impending or current pedestrian crossing the street, directing the driver to stop or yield.

HAWK signals are traffic signals that allow pedestrians to cross the road safely. HAWK signals operate in a YELLOW–RED–FLASHING RED sequence to alert motorists that pedestrians need to cross the road.

Unlike traffic signals, the HAWK only operates when a pedestrian pushes the crossing button. Vehicles are free to move when no one is crossing the street.

Motorists should respond to yellow and solid red lights in the same manner as any other traffic signal. After stopping for the red light, motorists may proceed through the crossing area during the flashing red light interval only when safe to do so without risk to pedestrians.

Pedestrians
The pedestrian the signal works similarly to other push-button-activated traffic signals in the city.

Lights on the HAWK signal are activated when a pedestrian pushes the button at either end of the crossing.

HAWK signals are traffic signals that allow pedestrians to cross the road safely. HAWK signals operate in a YELLOW–RED–FLASHING RED sequence to alert motorists that pedestrians need to cross the road.

Unlike traffic signals, the HAWK only operates when a pedestrian pushes the crossing button. Vehicles are free to move when no one is crossing the street.

Motorists should respond to yellow and solid red lights in the same manner as any other traffic signal. After stopping for the red light, motorists may proceed through the crossing area during the flashing red light interval only when safe to do so without risk to pedestrians.

Pedestrians
The pedestrian the signal works similarly to other push-button-activated traffic signals in the city.

Lights on the HAWK signal are activated when a pedestrian pushes the button at either end of the crossing.

The newsfeed below will have more specific information about the five locations planned to be completed.

How to Use a HAWK Crosswalk Signal
Are you ready to take your street-crossing game to the next level? Learn how to use a high-intensity activated crosswalk with this easy-to-follow how-to video! The city of Avondale installed a high-intensity activated crosswalk (HAWK) in an effort to make Avondale Boulevard — a little south of Buckeye Road — more accessible and safer for pedestrians. Please, obey all traffic rules and laws and pass this information along to help us stay safe and enjoy our vibrant City.