From the City of Reno:
Reno, Nevada (August 18, 2025) — The City of Reno, the Reno Police Department, and the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County are pleased to announce a new Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) project located on West 7th St., east of McCarran Blvd.
A PHB is a traffic control device used to improve pedestrian safety when crossing higher-speed roads at midblock locations and intersections without stop signs or signals. When activated, it displays a sequence of flashing yellow, solid yellow, and solid red lights to prompt drivers to slow down and stop, allowing pedestrians to cross safely before the signal returns to dark until reactivated…