The City of Santa Barbara installed its first Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon at Las Positas Road and Stanley Drive on Wednesday.
A Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) is installed in conjunction with a crosswalk to stop traffic and allow pedestrians and bicyclists to safely cross from one side of a busy street to the other.
This installation was funded by a 2023 federal Highway Safety Improvement Program grant, the project includes the design and construction of safety enhancements…