NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans today announced the activation of a new traffic signal commonly referred to as a pedestrian hybrid beacon located at the intersection of the Lafitte Greenway and N. Broad Street. The new beacons are intended to improve crossing safety for pedestrians and bicyclists as they cross N. Broad Street.
What To Expect:
- Motorists traveling on N. Broad Street should expect the beacons to light up when a trail user has pressed the activation button on the sidewalk indicating a need to cross the street
- Unlike the previous flashing beacon system, the new beacons will cycle to an all-red phase after a few seconds and motorists are required to come to a full stop
The implementation of pedestrian hybrid beacons underscores the City’s commitment to pedestrian, driver, and biker safety. Residents can visit https://nola.gov/next/
Residents with questions or concerns related Mobility and Safety projects should contact Andrew Logan at (504) 905-1561 or via email at andrew.logan@nola.gov.