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HAWK signal seeks to boost safety near Hogle Zoo

By Deseret News
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Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker talks about a new High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk Beacon (HAWK) pedestrian signal Tuesday, June 23, 2015, over Sunnyside Avenue near the Hogle Zoo.

Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker talks about a new High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk Beacon (HAWK) pedestrian signal Tuesday, June 23, 2015, over Sunnyside Avenue near the Hogle Zoo.

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A new High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk Beacon (HAWK) pedestrian signal was unveiled Tuesday, June 23, 2015, near Utah's Hogle Zoo at Sunnyside Avenue.

A new High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk Beacon (HAWK) pedestrian signal was unveiled Tuesday, June 23, 2015, near Utah’s Hogle Zoo at Sunnyside Avenue.

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Pedestrians cross Sunnyside Avenue with the new High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk Beacon (HAWK) pedestrian signal Tuesday, June 23, 2015, toward Hogle Zoo.

Pedestrians cross Sunnyside Avenue with the new High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk Beacon (HAWK) pedestrian signal Tuesday, June 23, 2015, toward Hogle Zoo.

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A new High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk Beacon (HAWK) pedestrian signal was unveiled Tuesday, June 23, 2015, near Utah's Hogle Zoo at Sunnyside Avenue.

A new High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk Beacon (HAWK) pedestrian signal was unveiled Tuesday, June 23, 2015, near Utah’s Hogle Zoo at Sunnyside Avenue.

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Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker, Robin Hutcheson, Salt Lake City transportation director, and Erica Hansen, community relations coordinator for Utah's Hogle Zoo, unveil a new High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk Beacon (HAWK) pedestrian signal Tuesday, Ju

Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker, Robin Hutcheson, Salt Lake City transportation director, and Erica Hansen, community relations coordinator for Utah’s Hogle Zoo, unveil a new High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk Beacon (HAWK) pedestrian signal Tuesday, June 23, 2015, across Sunnyside Avenue.

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Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker talks about the new signal as Erica Hansen, community relations coordinator at Utah's Hogle Zoo, looks on during a press conference to unveil the new High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk Beacon (HAWK) pedestrian signal Tues

Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker talks about the new signal as Erica Hansen, community relations coordinator at Utah’s Hogle Zoo, looks on during a press conference to unveil the new High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk Beacon (HAWK) pedestrian signal Tuesday, June 23, 2015, across Sunnyside Avenue.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker, Robin Hutcheson, Salt Lake City transportation director, and Erica Hansen, community relations coordinator at Utah's Hogle Zoo, unveil a new High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk Beacon (HAWK) pedestrian signal Tuesday, Jun

Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker, Robin Hutcheson, Salt Lake City transportation director, and Erica Hansen, community relations coordinator at Utah’s Hogle Zoo, unveil a new High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk Beacon (HAWK) pedestrian signal Tuesday, June 23, 2015, across Sunnyside Avenue.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker, Robin Hutcheson, Salt Lake City transportation director, and Erica Hansen, community relations coordinator for Utah's Hogle Zoo, unveil a new High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk Beacon (HAWK) pedestrian signal Tuesday, Ju

Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker, Robin Hutcheson, Salt Lake City transportation director, and Erica Hansen, community relations coordinator for Utah’s Hogle Zoo, unveil a new High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk Beacon (HAWK) pedestrian signal Tuesday, June 23, 2015, across Sunnyside Avenue.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker talks about a new High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk Beacon (HAWK) pedestrian signal Tuesday, June 23, 2015, over Sunnyside Avenue near the Hogle Zoo.
A new High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk Beacon (HAWK) pedestrian signal was unveiled Tuesday, June 23, 2015, near Utah's Hogle Zoo at Sunnyside Avenue.
Pedestrians cross Sunnyside Avenue with the new High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk Beacon (HAWK) pedestrian signal Tuesday, June 23, 2015, toward Hogle Zoo.
A new High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk Beacon (HAWK) pedestrian signal was unveiled Tuesday, June 23, 2015, near Utah's Hogle Zoo at Sunnyside Avenue.
Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker, Robin Hutcheson, Salt Lake City transportation director, and Erica Hansen, community relations coordinator for Utah's Hogle Zoo, unveil a new High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk Beacon (HAWK) pedestrian signal Tuesday, Ju
Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker talks about the new signal as Erica Hansen, community relations coordinator at Utah's Hogle Zoo, looks on during a press conference to unveil the new High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk Beacon (HAWK) pedestrian signal Tues
Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker, Robin Hutcheson, Salt Lake City transportation director, and Erica Hansen, community relations coordinator at Utah's Hogle Zoo, unveil a new High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk Beacon (HAWK) pedestrian signal Tuesday, Jun
Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker, Robin Hutcheson, Salt Lake City transportation director, and Erica Hansen, community relations coordinator for Utah's Hogle Zoo, unveil a new High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk Beacon (HAWK) pedestrian signal Tuesday, Ju

A new High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk Beacon pedestrian signal was unveiled Tuesday, June 23, 2015, near Utah's Hogle Zoo at Sunnyside Avenue.

City officials say the HAWK signal will greatly increase safety for residents and visitors enjoying the popular attraction. The signal uses yellow and red lights to slow and then stop traffic when activated by pedestrians.