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OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. - A new Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon is active in Kissimmee – allowing pedestrians to cross roadways safely by increasing driver awareness.

What we know:

What is a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon?

A Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon helps pedestrians cross high-speed roadways at midblock and uncontrolled intersections with a traffic control device. The beacon uses two red lenses above one yellow lens. All lenses remain dark until a pedestrian wanting to cross the street pushes the call button to activate the beacon – starting the yellow to red sequence.

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These beacons have been successful near school crossings, parks and senior centers.

How a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon works?

When a pedestrian presses the call button to activate the P

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