Thursday, July 15, 2021
Drivers passing through East Hopkins Street will now have to pay closer attention as two pedestrian hybrid beacons are now operational.
The installed beacons are part of the City of San Marcos’ East Hopkins Bike and Pedestrian Improvement Project, which included broadening sidewalks to 10-feet wide, adding pedestrian lighting and improving traffic movements at the intersection of Charles Austin Drive.
The flashing beacons will now allow pedestrians to cross East Hopkins Street at two new locations to access City Park, the Activity Center, the San Marcos Public Library and City Hall.
The beacons will flash yellow to alert motorists after a pedestrian has activated them. The beacons will then turn red and drivers should stop as they do at a red light, the city said. Additionally, drivers should stop before proceeding if the crossing is clear when the beacons are flashing red.
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Above, construction crews work on the East Hopkins Bike and Pedestrian Improvement Project near 641 E. Hopkins St. on Tuesday. Daily Record photo by Lance Winter
CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES: Crews work on East Hopkins Bike and Pedestrian project Wed, 01/06/2021 - 7:15pm
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Construction continues on the city s East Hopkins Bike and Pedestrian Improvement Project. The construction will replace the sidewalk with a larger 10-foot multi-use path from CM Allen Parkway to Thorpe Lane, install pedestrian hybrid beacons and a turn lane located on Charles Austin at Hopkins Street. The project aims at improving pedestrian and bicycle access to the activity center, public library and city hall. The project is expected to cost over $1.4 million with completion planned for late