Crossing signals installed along Parkline Trail
Provided by the city of Kalispell.
Pedestrian crossing signals will be activated Monday as part of the Kalispell Parkline Trail and Linear Park Project. Marked crosswalks and pedestrian warnings signs have been installed at each intersection beginning at Meridian Road going east to 4th Avenue East North.
To enhance pedestrian conspicuity and increase driver awareness, Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons have been installed at 5th Avenue West North, 1st Avenue East North, 3rd Avenue East North and 4th Avenue East North.
Additionally, Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons have been installed at Meridian Road near the Rails to Trails and Kalispell Parkline trailheads and U.S. 93 near the Kalispell Center Mall.
These signals consist of two horizontally arranged red lenses above a single yellow lens. The signal remains dark until the pedestrian activates the PHB button. The actuated beacon flashes yellow then red to stop motorists to allow for pedestrians to cross. While the motorists are seeing the steady red indication, the WALK sign is lit for pedestrians.
People are advised that this area is still an active construction zone and not open to the public until construction is complete.