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Pedestrian Scramble Crosswalk
Scramble crosswalks are a type of crosswalk that stops all vehicular traffic to allow pedestrians to cross the intersection in all directions, including diagonally, at the same time.
Steps for Pedestrians
- Push the button once and wait for the pedestrian symbols to come up on the pedestrian signal indicators at all corners of the intersection.
- When the pedestrian symbols are active, you may cross in any direction, including diagonally, to get to your destination quickly and safely.
- While it’s your turn to cross, be mindful of turning vehicles. Drivers should stop when the light is red, but always stay alert.
How Scramble Crosswalks Work
- East/West traffic have green lights. Pedestrians wait.
- North/South traffic have green lights. Pedestrians wait.
- All traffic has red lights. Pedestrians may cross the intersection in any direction.
Advantages
- Vehicles and pedestrians do no cross simultaneously, reducing the chance for conflicts
- Pedestrians crossing diagonally have a shorter wait time
