TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — New safety improvements are now active at a busy intersection where three University of Arizona students were killed while using the crosswalk last October.
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I have followed this development and visited the intersection Thursday evening to confirm the new HAWK crosswalk signals are now in place at Euclid and Second Street.
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The upgrades are part of a City of Tucson safety project aimed at reducing crashes involving pedestrians. They are designed to stop traffic when someone needs to cross, improving visibility and giving walkers and bikers more control.
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There are over 100 HAWK crosswalk signals around Tucson and they are proven to reduce pedestrian crashes by 69%, according to the Federal Highway Administration.
This is the first of six new pedestrian-hybrid beacons to be installed throughout the city. The six beacons will cost a little more than $3.65 million.
Construction for the HAWK crosswalk signal at Euclid Avenue and Second Street began in February and was completed almost a month ahead of schedule.
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Jacqueline Aguilar is a multimedia journalist at KGUN 9. Born and raised in Yuma, AZ., she is no stranger to the unforgiving Arizona heat. Now this U of A wildcat is excited to be back in Tucson and is looking forward to involving herself in the community. Share your story ideas with Jacqueline by emailing jacqueline.aguilar@kgun9.com or connecting on Facebook, Instagram or X.
