# Allen Avenue Gets Permanent Pedestrian Upgrades and New Signalized Crossing Near Metro Station

[photo credit: City of Pasadena] Permanent pedestrian safety improvements on Allen Avenue between Walnut Street and Corson Street are complete, including a new High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk, or HAWK, signal at Locust Street, according to the City of Pasadena, which cited Joaquin T. Siques, director of transportation, and Greg de Vinck, director of public works. The corridor links nearby homes and businesses to the Metro A Line Allen Station, and the project replaced a temporary quick-build demonstration with curb extensions, a widened sidewalk and expanded bus stop area at Walnut Street,

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