New crosswalk beacon, other signal upgrades intended to make Ridge Avenue intersection safer
Edgewater officials have begun installing a hybrid pedestrian beacon at the intersection of Ridge, Wayne, and Hollywood avenues. The signal, a first for the city, activates only when a pedestrian pushes a button to improve safety.
A dangerous Edgewater intersection may be made safer soon, as officials broke ground Monday on a new crosswalk beacon — the first of its kind being installed in the city. Located where Ridge, Wayne and Hollywood avenues intersect in Edgewater, the signal is called a hybrid beacon; it acts as a traffic light but activates only when a pedestrian pushes the call button, according to the the Chicago Department of Transportation .Officials attending the groundbreaking said they hope it will help…
READ NEXT
More on the wire
AI TLDR
Congregation Bnei Ruven synagogue celebrated the Jewish holiday of Sukkot with a street festival in West Ridge on Monday. The event featured music and dancing to promote community unity and joy.
AI TLDR
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 hamstring strain. He is expected to miss three to four weeks of play.
AI TLDR
Edgewater officials have begun installing a hybrid pedestrian beacon at the intersection of Ridge, Wayne, and Hollywood avenues. The signal, a first for the city, activates only when a pedestrian pushes a button to improve safety.