South San Francisco Enhances Safety with Innovative Pedestrian Crossing at El Camino High School
On August 8, 2014, South San Francisco completed an innovative new pedestrian crossing at El Camino High School to enhance safety for students as they began the new school year.
Working with a consultant, the City installed Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) in the crosswalk at Mission Road between Lawndale and Evergreen Avenues. RRFBs are amber-colored flashing lights designed to alert motorists that a pedestrian is crossing the street. The RRFBs work in conjunction with video cameras that detect pedestrians and begin flashing to warn motorists that pedestrians are crossing. Pedestrians can also activate push-button devices mounted on street light poles to trigger the flashing lights. The RRFBs are powered by solar panels engineered to work under even extreme weather conditions.
“The combination of the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons and the video-detection cameras makes it a one of a kind system in the Bay Area,” said Public Works Director Brian McMinn. “It’s also a first for the City of South San Francisco. Innovation and new technology can really enhance public safety and ultimately save lives.”
The Public Works Department aims to provide the highest level of service to its community through the maintenance of City streets, vehicles and infrastructure. For more information, please contact the Public Works Department at (650) 877-8550.
I think it a good idea put a device in the street the problem is that drivers won’t slow when the stop for people are crossing the street. I like to see south san francisco police department to keep an eye on the drivers