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28-09-2026
Chicago has broken ground on its very first pedestrian hybrid beaconcommonly known as a HAWK signaldesigned to improve pedestrian safety at a complex intersection.
Key details of the project include:
Location: The signal is being installed at the tangled five-way intersection of Ridge, Hollywood, and Wayne avenues in the Edgewater neighborhood on the city’s North/Northwest side area.
Functionality: A HAWK signal is a pedestrian-activated traffic control device that remains dark when not in use. When a pedestrian presses a button to cross, the signal initiates a specific sequence of flashing and solid yellow and red lights to alert and stop motorists safely, helping people navigate busy multi-way intersections.
Cost & Leadership: The safety improvement project carries a $1.3 million price tag, with local officialsincluding 48th Ward Alderperson Leni Manaa-Hoppeworth and Illinois State Senator Mike Simmonsparticipating in the groundbreaking.