DOVER, Del. (AP) - A specialized pedestrian traffic light outside the new Dover High School has some city council members concerned.
At a council meeting Monday night, President David Bonar and other members told a Delaware Department of Transportation official they would have preferred a full traffic signal to ensure safety of students who need to cross Del. Route 8.
The Delaware State News reports a traffic engineer for the state transportation department said the location does not warrant a full traffic signal, but said the pedestrian signal is a reasonable compromise.
The signal is activated when a pedestrian pushes a button. A progression of yellow and red lights stops traffic in the crosswalk for a little over 15 seconds.
The signal will be activated Thursday. School begins Aug. 21.