Safe Streets for All (SS4A)

Accessible pedestrian signals are devices that use nonvisual indicators for “Walk” and “Don’t Walk” intervals. This helps improve accessibility for pedestrians at intersections by providing an audible cue for pedestrians who are blind or have low vision. Accessible curb ramps will also be installed or improved.

Leading pedestrian intervals adjust traffic signals to give pedestrians a few seconds to enter the crosswalk at the intersection prior to the signal turning green for vehicles. Giving pedestrians a head start to cross the street increases pedestrian visibility for motorists at the intersection. Accessible curb ramps will also be installed or improved. 

The rectangular rapid flashing beacon is a pedestrian-activated flashing indicator, marked crosswalk and signage that increases visibility of pedestrians at the intersection. This will help motorists identify pedestrians and increases motorist yielding.

Pedestrian hybrid beacons are dedicated pedestrian-activated traffic control signals, marked crosswalks and signage for crossing at mid-block or at an uncontrolled intersection. This signal provides pedestrians with the right-of-way to safely cross the street.

Full signals are traffic and pedestrian signals to create a fully signalized intersection. This will improve accessibility at intersections by adding devices that use nonvisual indicators for "Walk" and "Don't Walk" intervals, providing an audible cue for pedestrians who are blind or have low vision. Accessible curb ramps will also be installed or improved.

The signals will also be adjusted to give pedestrians a few seconds to enter the crosswalk at the intersection prior to the signal turning green for vehicles. These upgrades will help create a safer intersection for all, increasing pedestrian visibility for motorists at the intersection and improving traffic flow through the intersection.

Filling sidewalk gaps connects existing sidewalks or crosswalks, improving pedestrian access to bus stops where the sidewalk was previously incomplete.