Items tagged: pedestrians

Increased Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety on Kirby Avenue Bridge

On Monday, October 23, 2017 the City of Champaign Public Works Department will activate the flashing yellow beacon system to provide motorists with a visual warning that pedestrians and bicyclists may be present as they cross over the bridge.  To activate the beacons, pedestrians and bicyclists press a button located on either side of Kirby […]


Improving Pedestrian Safety on Campus

Improving Pedestrian Safety on Campus New housing units have added to the number of pedestrians passing through the intersection of Sixth Street and Healey Street. This is an area where there are already numerous inexperienced and distracted drivers. In response to a group of students asking that the City take action to improve pedestrian safety […]