Technology to improve pedestrian safety in Grapevine

The City of Grapevine will install two new high intensity crosswalks, at Mustang Drive and Dove Road, to help provide pedestrians with more visibility when crossing the street.

A high intensity crosswalk — with additional pavement markings, a warning sign and flashing light beacons — will be installed on Dove Road at Horshoe Trail and on Mustang Drive near the Grapevine Police Department Community Outreach Center. Both areas were chosen because they were a considerable distance away from traffic signals.

"It is going to provide a location where pedestrians can cross at a location where there will be highly visible warning devices," said Mike Pacelli, the city's traffic engineer. "The signs in the beacons will draw attention to the pedestrian crossing at this location."

Work for both the crosswalks kicked off early this month. The one at Mustang Drive is scheduled to finish by the start of June. Work on the Dove Road crosswalk will be completed in mid-June. A few lane closures are anticipated. Both high intensity crosswalks, estimated at $36,000 each, are paid for through the city's community quality of life fund.