As Yuma continues to grow and more people travel our streets by car, bicycle and on foot, pedestrian safety remains an important part of how the City plans, operates, and improves its transportation network.

One tool being used to help pedestrians safely cross busy streets is the HAWK signal. Designed to provide pedestrians with a controlled crossing while minimizing unnecessary stops for drivers when the crossing is not in use, HAWK signals look and operate differently from traditional traffic signals. Understanding what the lights mean – particularly when they begin flashing red – is important for both drivers and pedestrians.

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In this edition of Inside City Hall, we take a closer look at HAWK signals, how they work, and what drivers and pedestrians should do when........

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