Stewart Drive Crosswalk Now Open

Caltrans has now completed its repair work at the Stewart Drive & Tiburon Boulevard intersection and the crosswalk has reopened.

As a reminder, the crosswalk at Stewart Drive is an enhanced crosswalk using a HAWK (High-Intensity Activated CrossWalk) signal. HAWK signals are designed to help pedestrians cross busy streets more safely than traditional crosswalks.

Caltrans intends to install another HAWK signal at Tiburon Boulevard & Ned's Way later this year.

How to Use a HAWK Signal
For pedestrians, HAWK signals operate like any other traditional crosswalk. When you are ready to cross, press the button, and WAIT for the signal on the opposite side of the street to direct you to cross. It may take up to a minute for the signal to change.

For motorists, the signal appears differently than other crosswalk lights. Once the signal is triggered by the pedestrian, the HAWK will go through a series of red and yellow sequences requiring motorists to slow down before signaling a solid red STOP light. It may take up to a minute for the HAWK to signal motorists to STOP.

Once triggered, the HAWK will:

• Flash Yellow - Proceed cautiously and slow down; a pedestrian has triggered the beacon
• Solid Yellow - Prepare to stop
• Solid Red - STOP
• Flashing Red - STOP - then motorists may proceed with caution if clear