As an educator or leader in your community, the safety of the children on their way to and from school is likely a major concern of yours. Traffic warning signals offer additional visibility for crosswalks and allow children and adults accompanying them to know just when it is safe to venture out onto the road. There are different styles from which to choose. Learn how a flashing or more vibrant warning signal can make your school crosswalks safer for everyone.
Flashing Beacon
A flashing beacon is hard to ignore, and for children or adults who are hard of hearing or who are easily distracted, this type of warning signal can prove to be very beneficial. Typically, a large orange or bright white light flashes when it is unsafe to cross an area (signs typically accompany these kinds of signals to further alert pedestrians) and then flash more slowly or not at all when it is safe to cross the street.
Crosswalk Sign Enhancement
Some flashing lights are added onto the traditional pedestrian crossing sign to give it more visibility. This warning sign is beneficial for both pedestrians and drivers. For pedestrians, these traffic warning signals let people know where they can safely cross by illuminating designated crossing areas. For drivers, the warning signal is a beacon to let them know that there is a crosswalk ahead and to walk out for pedestrians. These types of sign enhancements are great to place along immediate crosswalks by your school and at nearby bus stop areas for greater student safety.
24/7 Warning Signals
You can purchase 24/7 emergency warning signals that flash a yellow, ‘slow down’ warning to drivers during all times of the day. These signals protect your students by letting drivers know they are entering a school zone and they need to watch out for both changing speed limits and pedestrians that may be walking near the area. Your city may be able to have these warning signals placed for you, or you can have these installed as part of your school budget. This signal is great for your area if you experience heavy traffic near your local school.