NEW ORLEANS —

The city of New Orleans has announced it will be activating new traffic signals for pedestrians.

The pedestrian hybrid beacon located at the intersection of the Lafitte Greenway and N. Broad Street is intended to improve crossing safety for pedestrians and bicyclists as they cross N. Broad Street. Advertisement

Here's what you can expect from the new traffic signals:

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

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