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• Pedestrians Less Likely To Activate More Effective Types of Crosswalk Beacons: IIHS

  January 27, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  Although drivers are more likely to yield to pedestrian hybrid beacons (PHBs) at crosswalks, pedestrians are less likely to activate them compared to rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs), which are more effective at getting traffic to slow or stop, researchers conclude.

• Study Highlights Dramatic Impact of Streetlights at Crosswalks for Pedestrian Safety

  August 19, 2024

  Michael Adams

  As pedestrian traffic deaths have risen in recent years, study indicates more street lighting at crosswalks could keep walkers safer.