The City of Auburn has installed a new type of pedestrian crosswalk at Hazelwood Elementary on Lea Hill’s Southeast 304th Street to ensure the safety of children who cross the road.

The light is different from other crosswalk lights in the city. It will remain dark until pedestrians activate it. When activated, the beacon will display a flashing yellow light, followed by a solid yellow, telling motorists to prepare to stop. The beacon then changes to solid red, stopping all vehicles so the pedestrian can walk. When the pedestrian sees a flashing “Don’t walk” sign, the beacon will begin to flash red. Drivers should treat that as a stop, then go, once all pedestrians are out of the crosswalk.

After the programmed time has passed, the beacon will again go dark until another pedestrian wants to cross the street.

For further information, see the city’s Web site at www.auburnwa.gov.

The city will activate the light on Tuesday, Dec. 2.