Lane Control Signals

Some roadways are designed to accommodate different traffic demands during the day through the use of a reversible lane system. Appropriate travel lanes on a roadway utilizing a reversible lane system are indicated as follows:

No travel allowed signal
Steady red X traffic signal

No travel allowed in this lane in the direction you are going.

Clear the lane or left turn permitted signal
Steady yellow X traffic signal

“Steady” — clear the lane “Flashing” — left turn permitted

Travel in lane signal
Steady green down arrow traffic signal

Travel in lane.

Overhead Lane Signs
Left turn only sign
White Left Turn Only sign

Left turn only.

Straight or left turn only sign
White straight or left turn only sign

Straight or left turn only.

Right turn only sign
White right turn only sign

Right turn only.

Pedestrian Signals
Walk signal
White text on black, Walk

Leave the curb to cross the street.

Orange Don't Walk signal
Orange text on black, Don't Walk

Do not leave curb.

Red Don't Walk signal
Red text on black, Don't Walk

Flashing — do not leave curb, but complete walking across the street if already started.

Pedestrian safety guide sign
Key to walk signals. White stick figure walking means "Start crossing. Watch for vehicles." Flashing orange hand raised means "Don't start. Finish crossing if started." Orange number means "Time remaining to finish crossing." Steady orange hand raised means "Don't cross." Push button to cross.
HAWK Signal

“HAWK’ stands for High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk. This signal is also known as a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB), and it is designed to help pedestrians safely cross busy streets. Pedestrians push a button to activate the overhead beacon and stop road traffic. When WALK appears on the Pedestrian signal, pedestrians can cross the street.

Dark
A PHB with all lights off

The HAWK remains DARK for traffic unless a pedestrian activates the push-button.

Flashing
PHB's bottom light is flashing yellow

When a pedestrian presses the button, the signal is activated. Approaching drivers will see a FLASHING YELLOW signal for a few seconds.

Solid Yellow
PHB's bottom light is steady yellow

The flashing yellow is followed by a SOLID YELLOW signal, indicating drivers should reduce speed and be prepared to stop.

Solid Red
PHB's top two lights are steady red

The solid yellow is followed by double SOLID RED signals, requiring drivers to stop.

Flashing Red
PHB with top two lights flashing red intermittently

The double solid red signals are followed by alternating FLASHING RED signals. This requires drivers to come to a full STOP, and proceed when pedestrians have cleared the crosswalk. The signal will then go dark until activated again by a pedestrian.