RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The City of Reno is installing new rapid flashing pedestrian beacons at high traffic pedestrian crossings.

The beacons were funded by a $100,000 grant from the Nevada Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety.

The beacons will be installed strategically across all six wards at locations identified through a data-driven review. The city says the beacons have been proven to increase driver yielding rates.

No further details about the locations of the beacons was provided.

“Safety is at the heart of everything we do, and this grant allows us to take meaningful, measurable steps to protect the most vulnerable people on our roads,” said Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve. “By installing these RRFBs citywide, we are improving walkability, responding to community concer

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