Keeping Our Streets Accessible at Night

Pedestrians rely on crosswalks to gauge whether a road crossing is reasonably safe. In municipalities that choose to enable it, traffic signals enter late-night flash (LNF) mode when traffic volume is sufficiently low. Not only do late-night flash operations suspend the normal crosswalk signaling cycle, but the lack of a yield requirement for drivers on the major road makes crossing difficult for pedestrians, especially people with cognitive disabilities.  PEAC is working to improve the accessibility of commonly used streets by educating decision makers for future policy action. By ensuring that streets are cognitively accessible, our communities remain navigable for everyone.