Pedestrian Push-Buttons Installed at Park Crossings

Here’s a look at the new signs that have been popping up in Prospect Park as part of the new traffic lane configuration that recently went into effect. When the Drive is closed to vehicular traffic, pedestrians will have to manually press the buttons to get a crossing signal. “As part of the Road Sharing Taskforce recommendations, DOT has determined that pedestrian activated push buttons can be installed at all traffic signals in the Park,” said a recent email from the Prospect Park Alliance. “DOT has already begun installing and activating the push buttons on the West Drive, including at the 2nd, 3rd, 9th and 12th Street crossings. DOT anticipates that push buttons will be installed and operational around the entire Park in the next few weeks.”