Β DAVIDSON, NC — Town leaders in Davidson hope flashing lights will help improve pedestrian safety at crosswalks. Β The effort comes three years after a car struck and killed Professor Robert Whitten as he crossed the street near Davidson College.
The lights activate when someone presses the button to cross. Β The town has also added better lighting and more signs warning drivers they’re approaching a crosswalk.
“Davidson, like the other towns, is experiencing significant growth,” said Davidson Mayor John Woods. Β “And with that growth, comes the challenges of traffic congestion. Β And traffic speed. Β And pedestrian safety.”
A $120,000 grant from the NC DOT paid for the lights at both traffic circles entering Davidson, and the intersection of Davidson Concord Road and Robert Walker Drive.
