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Based on neighborhood requests, the City of Scottsdale will be installing a new pedestrian traffic control device at a few intersections to help make crossing easier for pedestrians. The new device is called a HAWK or High-intensity Activated crossWalK and is as simple to use as a pushing a button.
Scottsdale installed the first HAWK on Chaparral Road just east of 78th Street on Tuesday, October 7, 2008.
The HAWK provides a protected pedestrian crossing to address neighborhood concerns about pedestrian activity.
When a pedestrian wishes to cross the street, they push a button and the signal begins with a flashing yellow light that warns drivers approaching the crosswalk to slow down.
The flashing yellow light is followed by a solid yellow light, telling drivers to prepare to stop.
The signal then changes to a solid red for the drivers to stop at the stop bar, and the pedestrian gets a walk signal.
The solid red signal converts to a flashing red after a few seconds, allowing drivers to proceed when safe to do so.
The HAWK is normally in an “off” position until it is activated by someone wanting to cross a busy street.
Download the HAWK Visual Sheet (pdf/201kb/1p)