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THIS IS NOT A DUPLICATE OF ISSUE ID 13019226.
That issue requires moving the pole on the south side.
THIS issue is about the non-working lights on both sides of Pavonia Ave..
I previously reported this on 22 November as Issue ID 11712358.
It was wrongly closed and archived by Sean G. as a duplicate of 13019226, so nothing was done and the lights are still not working.
At Pavonia & Homestead there is a Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacon (RRFB) installation that pedestrians can actuate when they want to cross Pavonia Ave.
There are two signals, one at each end of the crosswalk, which have yellow LED lights to warn oncoming vehicles.
A button is mounted on each pole below the beacons and signs.
Both sides normally flash when either button is pressed.
This is the ONLY signalized crosswalk in the middle of the 600 block of Pavonia Ave.
The north AND south lights and buttons are NOT working.
The lights on BOTH sides should flash when EITHER button is pressed, but they don't.
30 Comments
Jersey City, NJ (Verified Official)
FixItNow (Registered User)
JCMakeItWork (Registered User)
ChadThunder (Registered User)
They make it less walkable and more dangerous to pedestrians
ChadThunder (Registered User)
ChadThunder (Registered User)
Closed Traffic - Sean G (Verified Official)
JCMakeItWork (Registered User)
Reopened FixItNow (Registered User)
FixItNow (Registered User)
Traffic - Sean G (Verified Official)
Closed RRC Manager - Waseem (Verified Official)
Reopened ChadThunder (Registered User)
It is a problem in winter
ChadThunder (Registered User)
It seems to me that no one wants to step up and keep themselves accountable
ChadThunder (Registered User)
This is what's going to happen, you're going to make sure that there's power to this device at all time, day or night.
And this is the last time we talk about this.
You don't try to pawn this off or think how you get away with this.
Until then, this issue is NOT resolved yet and needs to stay OPEN.
ChadThunder (Registered User)
Acknowledged Traffic – Jennifer C (Verified Official)
ChadThunder (Registered User)
The nearby new apartment construction obstructs most of the surrounding pedestrian side walks.
If you're here in person, you would even be horrified to cross the street during the day, not alone at night.
jerseyflea (Registered User)
One RRFB manufacturer offers a free solar assessment for installations:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlcCpaZQPKo&t=4s
There are also larger solar panels available for RRFBs.
JCMakeItWork (Registered User)
Traffic – Jennifer C (Verified Official)
A raised crosswalk along with the installation of a HAWK signal (a traffic signal for pedestrians) are proposed at this crossing as part of the construction project along the north side of Pavonia Ave. We are currently working with the developer to finalize the design and hope to expedite the timeline of these improvements. In the interim, we are getting quotes to understand the cost of hard wiring the RRFBs.
JCMakeItWork (Registered User)
ChadThunder (Registered User)
Thank you Moira as well for helping our neighbors out by voicing our concerns.
jerseyflea (Registered User)
We installed some HAWK signals when I worked in the NYC DOT Signal Shop.
HAWK signals need additional signage to explain the meaning to drivers and pedestrians.
This is an illustration of an optimal installation with R10-23A and W11-2S signs:
https://cdn5-hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_15209001/File/Departments/Transportation/Sign%20Standards/Updates/SS-108B.pdf
ChadThunder (Registered User)
ChadThunder (Registered User)
jerseyflea (Registered User)
ChadThunder (Registered User)
Traffic – Jennifer C (Verified Official)
jerseyflea (Registered User)
There are 3 storm drains at the intersection.
It will be a challenge to raise the crosswalk and maintain proper drainage.