New crosswalk on Monument Road to use new technology not seen elsewhere in Mesa County – The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel

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Motorists drive past what will be a new crosswalk for the new bike path that will cross Monument Road near South Camp Road.

Dale Shrull/The Daily Sentinel
Motorists drive past what will be a new crosswalk for the new bike path that will cross Monument Road near South Camp Road.
A new pedestrian crosswalk utilizing new technology not yet in use in Mesa County has been installed on Monument Road near South Camp Road that will help people using the new Monument Trail cross the road safely.
The High-Intensity Activated CrossWalk, or HAWK, is activated by trail users and uses yellow and red lights to alert drivers that someone is crossing the road. Public Works Director Trent Prall said this is a system that is used in other parts of the state, but not locally yet.
“We have not proposed those here previously, but it definitely has some advantages for this particular location in that it is dark until needed,” Prall said. “Then at that point there’s a flashing yellow light that comes on and then goes through alternating red lights that are side by side. They’re on a signal pole over and above the lanes of traffic.”
Unlike some other types of lighted crossings, like the ones near Colorado Mesa University, the HAWK does not immediately stop traffic. It uses the flashing signals to indicate to drivers they need to slow down, then come to a stop, Prall said. It’s a system intended for use on higher speed roadways.
The completed path will form a loop through the Redlands, Prall said, and the HAWK signal will allow users to ride and walk the entire loop safely.
“We’re really excited about having that infrastructure in place because it gives people of all ages and abilities the infrastructure in order to move around the community,” Prall said. “Whether you’re commuting into downtown or you’re just out recreating or you’re a visitor, you’re able now to safely ride a loop that’s pretty much all on a detached path … through the community.”
This type of pedestrian crossing will soon be found in other areas of Grand Junction. The city is using them on the currently under construction Four Canyons Parkway.
“The HAWK signal represents a smart, cost-effective step toward safer, more walkable communities,” Prall said in a statement. “It’s innovative technology that will protect trail users while keeping traffic flowing efficiently.”

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