RRFB and HAWK Signals
The City of Columbus recently installed several RRFB (Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons) and HAWK (Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon) pedestrian signals. Both signals are activated by pedestrians/bicyclists and use flashing lights to alert motorists when pedestrians and bicyclists intend to cross the street. But, what’s the difference between these signals? How do pedestrians and bicyclists use them and how should motorists respond?
Click this link for an RRFB and HAWK Signal Guide for motorists and pedestrians/bicyclists.
HAWK Signal locations within the city include:
-5th Street / Lindsey Street intersection
-17th Street / Washington Street intersection
-Brown Street between 5th and 8th Streets
RRFB (Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacon) locations within the city include:
-River Road / Royal Street intersection
-Central Avenue / Parkside Drive intersection
-California Street / 27th Street intersection
-2 locations along Home Avenue between Columbus North High School and the High School tennis courts
-Rocky Ford Road / Par 3 Drive intersection
-Rocky Ford Road / Briar Drive intersection
-Rocky Ford Road / Ashwood Drive intersection
-Central Avenue / State Street / 3rd Street intersection
-Marr Road between Columbus East High School and Clifty Park
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‘How To Ride and Drive’ Series
This series of “how to” posters describes how bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorists can safely travel along and near bicycle lanes, paths, and streets, particularly when they’re sharing those facilities with other users.
Bicycle Lanes Multi-Use Paths and Sidepaths Streets
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Other Safety Resources
For more resources about “rules of the road” and bicycling safely, visit Bicycle Indiana at www.bicycleindiana.org.
