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New Pedestrian-Safety System Coming to Foster City
Two intersections are getting the "Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons," and parking may be disrupted during installation.
FOSTER CITY, CA — Two Foster City intersections will be getting new pedestrian-safety systems to increase driver awareness, according to the city.
Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacon Systems, known as RRFBs, will be installed at the crosswalks of Beach Park Boulevard and Halibut Street as well as Beach Park Boulevard and Teal Street. RRFBs emit flashing yellow warning lights to drivers when activated by pedestrians.
The work involves minor demolition, traffic sign and RRFB installation, and surface restoration.
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The work will happen primarily within the sidewalk, but temporary parking restrictions in the roadway are possible.
Work is expected to start on or around Tuesday and should be finished by the end of September.
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To minimize disruptions, work will happen Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., with parking lane closures limited between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
--Bay City News