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Pedestrian-Hybrid Beacons (PHB)
This signal is known as a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB), and it is designed to help pedestrians safely cross busy streets. Pedestrians push
a button to activate the overhead beacon and stop road traffic. When WALK appears on the Pedestrian signal, pedestrians can cross the street.

Dark Solid Red Flashing Red
The PHB remains DARK for traffic unless a pedes- The solid yellow is followed by double SOLID RED The double solid red signals are followed by al-
trian activates the push-button. signals, requiring drivers to stop. ternating FLASHING RED signals. This requires
drivers to come to a full STOP, and proceed when
pedestrians have cleared the crosswalk. The
signal will then go dark until activated again by
a pedestrian.

Flashing
When a pedestrian presses the button, the signal
is activated. Approaching drivers will see a FLASH-
ING YELLOW signal for a few seconds.

Solid Yellow
The flashing yellow is followed by a SOLID YEL-
LOW signal, indicating drivers should reduce
speed and be prepared to stop.

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