New Crosswalk Signal Activated for 1st Day of School

SAN ANGELO – A new crosswalk system has been activated on the first day of school after it was installed at the intersection of Southwest Boulevard and Dominion Ridge, at the railroad crossing near Lamar Elementary School.

The system, called a HAWK System (High Intensity Activated Crosswalk System), is designed for crosswalks with a high volume of pedestrians and helps provide them with a safer route.

When the hand symbol appears signaling to the pedestrian not to walk, the motorist will see a flashing yellow signal then a solid yellow signal warning them to slow down. A red signal afterward indicates to the motorists to stop as pedestrians are instructed to walk while the time counts down. Note that the pedestrian must press the button for service otherwise the signal will remain dark. Drivers are clear to proceed if there are no signals.

1. Press button to activate service. *Signal remains dark until button is pressed.
2. Pedestrian waits as indicated by hand signal. Motorist will see flashing yellow then solid yellow signals to slow down. Red signal will appear to indicate motorist to stop.
3. Pedestrian may proceed forward once walk signal and time count down begins. Signal will turn blinking red during countdown. Always ensure all vehicles are stopped for extra precaution.
4. Motorists may proceed when signal is dark.