Georgia’s first HAWK signal

PEDS applauds the City of Suwanee for installing and activating Georgia’s first HAWK signal — a pedestrian-activated red light — at a busy Buford Highway crosswalk. HAWK stands for High-intensity Activated crossWalK. PEDS has been pushing transportation departments to use these for years. The 11-Alive News video below from back in July explains how they’ll work.

HAWK signals are ideal for crosswalks at uncontrolled locations (no traffic light or stop sign) on multi-lane, high-speed roads. PEDS congratulates Suwanee for taking the lead on implementing this technology. Making Suwanee a walkable city certainly contributes to its selection as one of CNN Money’s “Best Places to Live.”