Crosswalk Signals Adjusted In Cleveland Heights For Coronavirus

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH — Due to the increase in pedestrians and the threat of the new coronavirus in Cleveland Heights, all crosswalks in the city have been programmed to cycle automatically. There will no longer be a need to push the crosswalk button.

"For motorists, this may cause some unexpected changes in traffic patterns with cars being stopped at a red light with no cross traffic. This is not a malfunction, but rather the controller is automatically placing a call for a pedestrian," City Manager Tanisha Briley said in an update to the community.

Traffic patterns and crosswalk cycles will be readjusted after the COVID-19 crisis has passed, the city said.

For pedestrians and drivers, the city is regularly updating its list of businesses that are open for business in Cleveland Heights.