Construction is underway on Euclid Avenue and 2nd Street, near the University of Arizona to install a pedestrian-hybrid beacon, also known as a HAWK light, at one of the busiest crosswalks on campus.
The project comes after three University of Arizona students were killed while using the intersection at Second Street and Euclid Avenue.
Their deaths sparked calls from students, family and community members pushing for better pedestrian safety measures.
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HAWK lights allow pedestrians to activate a signal and force traffic to stop before crossing. Students like Lily Cottam, who regularly cross at the intersection say it has long been dangerous, especially at night…