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new pedestrian-activated
beacon is now active on US 70 in Bylas.
A pedestrian
hybrid beacon, or PHB, is a traffic control device that
assists pedestrians in crossing a street or highway at a marked but un-signaled
crosswalk. This special type of traffic light utilizes a system of
indicator lights and signs that alert drivers and control vehicle traffic.
The
beacon in Bylas is the second installed in the region. The other is located
near Globe High School on US 60. Both systems operate in the same way.
Pedestrians
need to push the button to activate the system, then cross when the WALK symbol
appears.
For
drivers, the beacon will appear dark until a pedestrian activates it. When
activated, drivers must slow down or stop depending on the indicator light.
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