Brooklyn Park Deploys Latest Crosswalk Technology Near Champlin Park HS
Brooklyn Park is deploying a first-of-its kind system in the city to keep pedestrians safe.
Flashing lights, officially called “rectangular rapid flashing beacons” or RRFBs, are now installed at the crosswalk on 109th Avenue between Champlin Park High School and Jackson Middle School.
City officials say they will help protect approximately 200 children who use the crosswalk before and after school.
“At this crossing, thank goodness, we’ve not had any significant crashes or people getting hit by vehicles, but there’s always close calls,” said Dan Ruiz, the city’s director of operations and maintenance. “It was just an additional safety measure we felt was necessary.”
The RRFBs have solar power backup and include an anti-COVID feature in which pedestrians can activate the lights by waving their hand close to the button.
Brooklyn Park partnered with the city of Champlin and the Anoka-Hennepin School District on the installation.
Rectangular rapid flashing beacon on 109th Avenue
