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RULES of the ROAD traffic safety tips County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works Traffic Division 106 Railroad Ave., Hilo, HI 96720 808-961-8341 County Seal www.hawaiicounty.gov 03/06/08 PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS “WALK”or Walking Man Symbol:This is like the green light for motorists.Pedestrians facing either the “WALK”or walking man symbol can begin their crossing.Many of our signalized intersec-tions require that a button be pushed in order for you to get the “WALK”light.Flashing “DON'T WALK”or Flashing Hand Symbol:This is like the amber signal for motorists.Pedestrians facing a flashing “DON'T WALK”or flashing hand symbol should continue their crossing at a normal pace if they are already in the crosswalk.Pedestrians facing a flashing “DON'T WALK”signal who have not started their crossing should wait for the next “WALK”signal.Steady “DON'T WALK”or Hand Symbol:This is like the red sig-nal for motorists.Wait on the sidewalk area for the “WALK”signal.Remember, our “WALK”and flashing “DON'T WALK”signals are calculated using an average walking speed of four feet per sec-ond.So, it's not necessary to run across the street whenever you are legally crossing in a marked crosswalk at intersections that have pedestrian indications.However, be aware of inattentive drivers, especially those making a right turn on red. Don’t be dead right. STREET LIGHTS OFF? Call us at 961-8341 to report street lights that are not work-ing properly.Anyone who answers the phone can help you.Please remember to give us the exact location of the light,including the number of the pole it's on.We need this infor-mation because our crew conducts repairs during the day-time hours, when all lights are out.We have three basic types of malfunctions—lights being completely out, always on, or cycling (on and off during the night).Repairs are normally done within 2 to 3 weeks.Our crew is responsible for maintaining more than 9,246 streetlights and 51 traffic signals island-wide. Call 961-8341 to report.