pedestrian hybrid beacon
1 of 1noun/pəˈdɛstriən ˈhaɪbrɪd ˈbibən/
Forms:pedestrian hybrid beacons
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a special traffic signal that helps people cross busy streets safely
A pedestrian hybrid beacon is a special type of traffic signal designed to help pedestrians cross busy roads safely. It consists of a set of lights that are activated when a pedestrian presses a button to cross the street. When activated, the beacon shows yellow lights to warn drivers to slow down and a red light to stop traffic, allowing pedestrians to cross safely. Unlike regular traffic signals, pedestrian hybrid beacons are used at locations where there is not enough foot traffic to justify a full traffic signal, but where pedestrian safety is still a concern.
- The city installed a pedestrian hybrid beacon near the school to ensure children's safety.
- When the pedestrian hybrid beacon is activated, drivers must stop to let pedestrians cross.
- A pedestrian hybrid beacon flashes yellow before turning red to alert drivers to slow down.
- Pedestrians should press the button to activate the pedestrian hybrid beacon when they want to cross the road.
- The pedestrian hybrid beacon helps to reduce accidents at intersections without regular traffic signals.