City Talks New Safety Measures On Busy Mission Viejo Intersection

MISSION VIEJO, CA — New safety measures may be coming to a busy intersection in Mission Viejo.

On Tuesday, May 13, Mission Viejo City Council members will consider awarding a contract for an additional safety measure near Olympiad.

At the meeting, the dais will consider a High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) Traffic Signal Installation and Intersection Improvements project to create a pedestrian crosswalk across Olympiad, connecting Youth Athletic Park and Lake Mission Viejo.

A HAWK, according to the city, is a traffic control device that helps pedestrians cross busy streets safely, particularly at mid-block locations where traditional traffic signals are not used.

HAWK signals are activated by pedestrians, and they use a unique sequence of lights to alert drivers about the presence of pedestrians, the city said.

City Council meetings are streamed live on the City's website and air on Cox Channel 30 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 at 5 p.m. Tuesday.