NCDOT expands pedestrian head-start signals at crossings across North Carolina
RALEIGH, Wake County — The N.C. Department of Transportation is adding leading pedestrian intervals to more signalized crossings across the state.The feature gi The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is expanding leading pedestrian intervals to more signalized crossings across the state. The move gives pedestrians a 3- to 7-second head start to enter a marked crosswalk before motorists get a green light. NCDOT estimates that around 30% of these crossings now have leading pedestrian interval. The effort began in 2024 with the intention of adding the feature to all state-owned signalized pedestrian crossings.
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RALEIGH, Wake County — The N.C. Department of Transportation is adding leading pedestrian intervals to more signalized crossings across the state.
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