CARLSBAD, Calif. (KGTV) — Crosswalk signals in Carlsbad will have a different look to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
The city has implemented "no touch" crosswalks that automatically flash the "walk" and "don't walk" sign at intersections, so pedestrians don't need to press a button.
Starting Friday, 12 traffic signals in Carlsbad Village and near the coast will not need someone to press a button. The city hopes this will help stop the spread of the coronavirus.
The city says the 12 locations were chosen because they see the highest amount of button pushes a day.
The traffic signals include:
- Grand Ave at Jefferson Street
- Grand Ave at Roosevelt Street
- Grand Avenue at State Street
- Grand Avenue at Carlsbad Boulevard
- Carlsbad Village Drive at Harding Street
- Carlsbad Village Drive at Jefferson Street
- Carlsbad Village Drive at Madison Street
- Carlsbad Village Drive at Roosevelt Street
- Carlsbad Village Drive at State Street
- Carlsbad Village Drive at Carlsbad Boulevard
- Carlsbad Boulevard at Pine Avenue
- Carlsbad Boulevard at Tamarack Avenue
The city says the changes are being done without additional costs. Additional intersections could also be added based on feedback and usage.
