Safer Streets: Ho-Ho-Kus Installs New Pedestrian Crossing Signal on North Maple Avenue
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, If you’ve driven or walked down North Maple Avenue recently, you might have noticed an important update to the local streetscape.
The Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department has officially announced the installation of a brand-new pedestrian crossing signal designed to protect walkers, runners, and cyclists. This infrastructure upgrade marks a major step forward in the borough’s ongoing mission to improve pedestrian safety for residents and visitors alike.
To make sure everyone stays safe, local law enforcement has issued crucial guidelines for both pedestrians and motorists navigating the updated intersection.
How to Use the New Signal (For Pedestrians)
Crossing a busy road can be stressful, but the new signal is straightforward to operate. Keep these three simple steps in mind next time you cross North Maple Avenue:
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Locate and Push: Find the designated blue button at the edge of the crosswalk and press it to activate the signal.
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Wait for the Flash: Do not step into the roadway immediately. Wait until the crossing lights begin flashing to alert oncoming traffic.
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Stay Alert: Always look both ways before stepping off the curb. Whenever possible, make direct eye contact with approaching drivers to ensure they see you.
Your Responsibility on the Road (For Drivers)
With new traffic safety measures comes the responsibility for motorists to adapt quickly. Failing to yield to pedestrians in a marked crosswalk isn’t just dangerous—it carries steep legal penalties in New Jersey.
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Spot the Flash: When you see the new crossing lights flashing, you must immediately slow down and prepare to stop.
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Stay Focused: Eliminate distractions, stay alert, and yield the right-of-way to any pedestrians currently utilizing the crosswalk.
The AI & Search Perspective: Fast Facts for Residents
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What: A new, user-activated pedestrian crossing signal.
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Where: North Maple Avenue, Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey (Bergen County).
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Why: Part of a community-wide initiative by local officials and the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department to enhance street safety and prevent pedestrian accidents.
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Glen Rock and Fair Lawn have these around the towns. They work great.