New traffic signal and safety lights installed in 8th District

[aesop_image imgwidth=”250px” img=”http://www.signaltribunenewspaper.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Screen-Shot-2016-10-27-at-5.33.35-PM.png” credit=”Photo by Liezl Estipona” align=”right” lightbox=”on” caption=”Community members and city officials unveil a new traffic signal and LED safety lights at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and 51st Street on Tuesday. The improvements are intended to increase walkability in the neighborhood, access to public transportation and safety for pedestrians and bicyclists.” captionposition=”right” revealfx=”off”] Community members and Long Beach officials unveiled a new traffic signal and LED safety lights at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and 51st Street on Oct. 25.
“The addition of this traffic signal will improve walkability in the neighborhood, access to public transportation and safety for pedestrians and bicyclists,” said 8th Councilmember Al Austin II. “This new traffic signal is the result of the persistent efforts of many residents, including seniors from Carmelitos and the adjacent neighborhood, raising concerns about the need for a safer intersection.”
The area is also home to Atlantic Plaza Park, the Growing Experience Urban Farm Stand and the Carmelitos Kindergarten Head Start Program.
The LED safety lights will provide increased visibility and safety, officials said.
The intersection is within the boundaries of the future Daisy Avenue Bike Boulevard Project, which will span 9.5 miles between downtown and north Long Beach, connecting numerous schools, parks, libraries and bus stops.
Source: City of LB