City of Santa Clara
MenuCrosswalk Flags Pilot Program
The City of Santa Clara is conducting a pilot project to evaluate the effectiveness of pedestrians using brightly colored flags when using crosswalks. The intent is to raise driver awareness for pedestrians using crosswalks and to increase pedestrian safety. These flags are not formal traffic control devices.
Under the pilot program, pedestrian crossing flags will be placed at 27 locations where pedestrians may encounter challenges crossing the road. The purpose of the pilot project is to evaluate whether pedestrians use and return the flags, the effectiveness of the flags (which has not been well documented) and the level of maintenance needed to replace lost flags.
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Pilot Program Locations |
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| Agnew Road at Avina Circle | Homestead Rd. at Los Olivos Dr. | Monroe St. at Reed St. |
| Agnew Rd. at Davis St. | Homestead Rd. at Main St. | Newhall St. at Bohannon Dr. |
| Agnew Rd. at Garrity Way | Homestead Rd. at Washington St. | Pomeroy Ave. at Calabazas Blvd. |
| Benton St. at Curtis Ave. | Kiely Blvd. at Mauricia Ave. | Pruneridge Dr. at La Herran Dr. |
| Benton St. at Washington St. | Lick Mill Blvd. at Fitzpatrick Way | Walsh Ave. at Northwestern Pkwy. |
| Calabazas Blvd. at Georgetown Pl. | Lick Mill Blvd. at Lick Mill Park | Winchester Blvd. at Dolores Ave. |
| Calle De Primavera at Avenida De Angelina | Mission College Blvd south of Our Lady's Way | Winchester Blvd. at Lexington St. |
| Calle De Primavera at Calle De Escuela | Monroe St. at Don Ave. | Winchester Blvd. at Tulip Rd. |
| Homestead Rd. at Jackson St. | Monroe St. at Quinn Ave. | Winchester Blvd. north of Newhall St. |
Crosswalk Safety Tips
- Don't assume drivers see you.
- Always attempt to make eye contact with approaching drivers.
- Wear bright clothing when walking at night.
- Avoid distractions - turn off headphones, don't use your cellphone, and pay attention to the road
Contact Information
Contact Steve Chan, Transportation Manager with the Department of Public Works Traffic Division at schan@santaclaraca.gov or by phone at 408-615-3021.