Enhanced Safety at Fall Creek Road Crossing

The safety of pedestrians and cyclists crossing Fall Creek Road was enhanced in June with the installation of rapid flashing beacons at the crosswalk between Skiles Test Nature Park and the Fall Creek Greenway. The solar-powered beacons are part of an upgraded crosswalk that includes new pedestrian warning signs, high visibility pavement markings, and ADA-compliant curb ramps and textured warning surfaces.

These heightened safety features are designed to alert drivers that an individual intends to cross. The system is activated via a push button at the crosswalk that engages each flashing unit. Each unit consists of two rectangular-shaped yellow beacons that emit an alternating high-intensity flashing pattern. The units are located below the pedestrian crossing sign and above the diagonal downward arrow that points toward the crossing. 

According to the Federal Highway Administration, these rectangular rapid flashing beacons can significantly increase the percentage of motorists that yield to pedestrians by as much as 98%. Funding for the safety improvements resulted from a $1 million allocation each City-County Council member received in 2025 to improve infrastructure or recreational facilities in their district. Councilor Dan Boots, who represents District 3, worked with the Department of Public Works to make the crosswalk more visible to motorists and safer for trail users to navigate.