[Students] Crosswalk Construction Completion

Wendy M Denman Wendy.Denman at tamuc.edu
Tue Jan 10 17:22:18 CST 2017


Many of you might have noticed the construction taking place in front of Whitley Hall and on Highway 24/50 in front of Gee Lake. This construction is the installation of the improved crosswalk features.  This project is the result of Texas A&M University-Commerce, the City of Commerce, Texas Department of Transportation, State Representative Dan Flynn's Office, and several other county officials.

Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons(PHB's) are being installed along State Highway 24/50 on the western edge of the university, and on Culver Street near the Whitley Residence Hall.  PHBs are pedestrian activated warning devices.  The beacon consists of two red lights above a single yellow light.  The beacon head is "dark" or unlit until a pedestrian activates the device.  The pedestrian pushes a button that activates the beacon.  After displaying brief flashing and then steady yellow light intervals, the device displays a steady red indication to drivers and a "WALK" indication to pedestrians, allowing them to cross while traffic is stopped.

The solid red light on a PHB is the same as and should be treated like a traffic signal showing a red light.  Once the red light starts flashing it should be treated like a stop sign, where the driver is to stop and make sure it is clear before proceeding.

Attached to this email is a document that briefly illustrates the operation.  A short video describing the system can be located at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_rym0bYINU

The units at all locations are expected to be fully operational this week.  Please share this information with your staff, colleagues, friends, or other community members.

Thank you




Ethan Derek Preas | Director - University Project Officer
Department of Campus Operations and Safety | Texas A&M University-Commerce
Tel. 903.468.8781 | Cell 903.268.1145



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