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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">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.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">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.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">Attached to this email is a document that briefly illustrates the operation. A short video describing the system can be located at this link:
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_rym0bYINU">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_rym0bYINU</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">Thank you<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Ethan Derek Preas | Director – University Project Officer
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Department of Campus Operations and Safety | Texas A&M University-Commerce<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Tel. 903.468.8781 | Cell 903.268.1145<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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