BRATTLEBORO — In collaboration with the Holton Home and Brattleboro Department of Public Works, the Safe Streets Project recently launched a pilot program to improve pedestrian visibility. It is located at the crosswalk between Holton Home and Trinity Lutheran Church on Western Avenue.
Two fluorescent orange and yellow flags sit on the yield signs on each side of the crosswalk, with instructions to “carry a flag when crossing the street and place it in the container on the other side,” according to a news release.
This site was recently approved for a pedestrian-activated flashing light by the Town's Traffic Safety Committee, due to the vulnerable population using this crosswalk.
These flags will be used until the flashing light system can be purchased and put in place. If the pilot flag program is deemed successful, flags may be placed at other crosswalks around town.
The Safe Streets Project's mission is to increase safety and civility for all Brattleboro road users through education and outreach. It welcomes the participation of interested citizens.