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We’re starting to see these HAWK crossings pop up in various locations—there are a handful in the #sfba. These beacons are badly designed, and work poorly for *both* pedestrians/cyclists and motorists. The flashing amber/alternating red/red/dark signal patterns are unfamiliar and require written instructions. The whole thing is a mess, and should be scrapped.
These signals should be replaced by a traditional red-amber-green signal combination, with green signaling motorist having the right of way, amber anticipating stop, red signaling stop, and flashing red signaling stop-then-proceed—signals that all motorists in the US are (hopefully) already familiar with.
#HAWKCrossings #traffic #cars #pedestrians #cyclists #urbanism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhdF2G3OgQ0
Confusion and Poor Compliance at the HAWK Crossing
After my last couple of videos about this trail crossing in Cheshire, CT, I returned again to watch the intersection operate and see how different transporta...YouTube
Cities by Diana is so good.
#cities #urbanism #humor #satire
“Every American City”
Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/C8GQhKJvy6L/
Diana on Instagram: "Every American City has THESE THINGS...prove me wrong...🇺🇸🏙️ #satire #citylife #geography #americancities #usa #urbanism #cityplanning"
2,951 likes, 181 comments - citiesbydiana on June 11, 2024: "Every American City has THESE THINGS...prove me wrong...🇺🇸🏙️ #satire #citylife #geography #americancities #usa #urbanism #cityplanning".Instagram