SAFE TRANSPORTATION FOR EVERY PEDESTRIAN

COUNTERMEASURE TECH SHEET

A Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon head consists of two red lenses above a single yellow lens. Unlike a traffic signal, the PHB rests in dark until a pedestrian activates it via pushbutton or other form of detection. When activated, the beacon displays a sequence of flashing and solid lights that indicate the pedestrian walk interval and when it is safe for drivers to proceed (see figure on back page).

The PHB is often considered for installation at locations where pedestrians need to cross and vehicle speeds or volumes are high, but traffic signal warrants are not met. These devices have been successfully used at school crossings, parks, senior centers, and other pedestrian crossings on multilane streets. PHBs are typically installed at the side of the road or on mast arms over midblock pedestrian crossings. High speeds and multiple lanes of traffic create challenges for pedestrians crossing at unsignalized locations.

High speeds and multiple lanes of traffic create challenges for pedestrians crossing at unsignalized locations.

PHBs can warn and control traffic at unsignalized locations and assist pedestrians in crossing a street or highway at a marked crosswalk.

PHBs can reduce pedestrian crashes by

55%

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