U.S. Barricades (HAWK) High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk or Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon System, is a very effective way to keep pedestrians safe and motorist alert on busy streets. The pedestrian activated HAWK system offers increased safety at an affordable price, our intelligent control system is located in a space saving, pole mounted cabinet, no need for large expensive ground mount cabinets.
U.S. Barricades "HAWK" Pedestrian Crosswalk Beacon systems are designed and manufactured in the United States to meet or exceed safety standards with Caltrans, Institute of Transportation Engineers and U.S. Department of Transportation.
We can customize any type HAWK Pedestrian Crosswalk system in AC and DC powered configurations to meet your City and State DOT requirements.
Basic HAWK High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk Beacon system by MUTCD Standards:
- Two 3-Signal Aluminum Beacon assemblies for each approach (minimum requirement)
- One pedestrian signal head (WALK/DON’T WALK) at each end of crosswalk (countdown timer optional)
- Pedestrian Activated (push button or passive activation)
Features Include:
- System flexibility: Tailored to meet requirements
- VAC Power with optional battery back-up
- Custom powder coating of cabinets, poles and hardware
- Programmable Timed Crossing
- 12” LED GE Signal Heads
- Mounting Rack and NEMA Options
- Solid State Flasher
- Meets or Exceeds MUTCD and ITE Standards
- Designed and Manufactured in the United States
How it Works:
Facts:
Study released by the Federal Highway Administration found that after a "HAWK" High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk signal was installed, vehicle and pedestrian crashes were reduced by 69%. As many as 97% of motorists comply with the HAWK beacon, this is higher safety record than signalized crossing or crossings with flashing yellow beacons.
U.S. Barricades HAWK Beacon system is the most effective way to keep and pedestrians safe and motorist alert, for more information and system configurations, call (800) 947-1464.
