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Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (a.k.a. HAWK)
July 9, 2021
Published by Benesch on July 9, 2021
Categories
  • Engineering
  • Pedestrian Safety
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  • Crosswalk
  • Engineering
  • HAWK
  • Pedestrian
  • Pedestrian Safety
  • Tampa

East Hillsborough Avenue (US 92/SR 600/US 41) from Nebraska Avenue to 50th Street

The Florida Department of Transportation and the City of Tampa are implementing pedestrian safety improvements on East Hillsborough Avenue. The improvements will incorporate seven (7) new pedestrian crossings at five (5) locations along the corridor between Nebraska Avenue and 50th Street. The project will occur in five (5) phases, beginning in March of 2015. All planned improvements will be completed by June of 2016.


Corridor Improvement Summary

Phase 1 - Traffic Signal
One (1) additional traffic signal has been installed at the intersection of East Hillsborough Avenue and N. 19th Street. The traffic signal installation project included:
  • Designated pedestrian crosswalks with high-emphasis markings, pedestrian crossing signals and push-buttons
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) features and sidewalk ramp improvements
Phase 2 - Pedestrian Crosswalks
Three (3) new pedestrian crosswalks were installed at three (3) locations - N. 11th Street, N. 37th Street and N 46th Street. The crosswalks will include:
  • High-emphasis crosswalk markings with pedestrian crossing signals and push-buttons
  • ADA features and sidewalk ramp improvements
  • Pedestrian safety refuge area in the center median of the roadway
  • Over-head pedestrian hybrid beacons (a.k.a. HAWKs)
Phase 3 - Traffic Signal
One (1) additional traffic signal was installed at Meridian Pointe Apartments/East Gate Plaza. The traffic signal installation project will include:
  • Designated pedestrian crosswalks with high-emphasis markings, pedestrian crossing signals and push-buttons
  • ADA and sidewalk ramp improvements
Phase 4 - Safety and Operational Enhancements
Safety and operational enhancements at existing signalized intersections at Nebraska Avenue and 22nd Street.
  • Upgrading signal-heads to provide flashing arrow phases to reduce conflicts between pedestrians and turning vehicles
  • Upgrade traffic signal faces to Light-Emitting Diode (LED) and install retro-reflective back plates on existing signal faces to improve visibility of signal indications to drivers
  • Upgrades to signal controller cabinets and associated equipment
  • Installation of wireless communications to provide enhanced monitoring and control by Active Traffic Management System (ATMS)
  • of uninterruptible power supply (battery backup) to maintain operations during loss of power
Phase 5 - Median Landscaping
Median landscaping at select locations.
  • FDOT is working with the City of Tampa and the East Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency to provide new landscaping features at select locations on the corridor.

Design Features

Typical sidewalk ramp
High-emphasis crosswalk markings
Pedestrian push-button

Maps & Images of Improvements

A map of the new crosswalk locations can be downloaded here (PDF format).

East Hillsborough Avenue Pedestrian Safety Improvements

Hillsborough Avenue at 11th Street

East Hillsborough Avenue Pedestrian Safety Improvements

Hillsborough Avenue at Meridian Pointe Apartments/East Gate Plaza


East Hillsborough Avenue Pedestrian Safety Improvements

Hillsborough Avenue at 37th Street: Download

East Hillsborough Avenue Pedestrian Safety Improvements

Hillsborough Avenue at 46th Street

Safety Education

Walk Wise has been conducting safety outreach on the corridor talking to residents and businesses about safe walking and driving tips as well as conducting interactive safety presentations at community gathering places such as schools and apartment complexes. Walk Wise ambassadors are also out on the streets interviewing walkers, cyclists, and transit users about the improvements ad part of a qualitative evaluation of the safety project. Results of the evaluation will be completed by mid-2016.

Click here to download the pedestrian and driver safety tip card.

East Hillsborough Avenue Pedestrian Safety Improvements

Community Partnership

East Hillsborough Avenue Pedestrian Safety Improvements
East Hillsborough Avenue Pedestrian Safety Improvements
East Hillsborough Avenue Pedestrian Safety Improvements
East Hillsborough Avenue Pedestrian Safety Improvements
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