HAWK light turns lights on where 2 BYU-I students died

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Story Published: Dec 1, 2009 at 4:22 PM MDT

Story Updated: Dec 1, 2009 at 4:22 PM MDT

By Steven Pope

REXBURG - A new hawk light has been installed in Rexburg to keep pedestrians safer.

Two students have died at this exact location prompting the 85-thousand dollar cross walk.

And while regular cross walks get a 10-percent compliance, studies suggest the Hawk light gets a 97-percent compliance.

"Works good, its good not to get hit by a car," said BYU-I student Todd Rowley.

I asked, "Do you feel safer?"

"I feel a lot safer," replied Rowley.

Rexburg does not plan on installing another hawk light due to the cost.

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