BROWARD COUNTY, FL – Work is underway on a million-dollar Pedestrian Crosswalk Signalization Project at Broward County’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).

FLL is installing a new pedestrian crossing signal system to improve safety and traffic flow for guests using the lower-level roadway outside of Terminals 2, 3 and 4. The crosswalk improvements will include an audible pedestrian-activated signal system, enhanced overhead lighting, and new traffic signals. The project will also add new warning signs and pavement markings for motorists, ADA-accessible ramps on both sides of the curb, and impact bollards for pedestrian and terminal safety. Curbside passenger waiting areas will be more spacious.

The curb front enhancements will shorten the distance pedestrians will have to walk to cross the lower-level terminal roadway reducing their exposure to vehicular traffic.

The new system will serve to bolster FLL’s current pedestrian crossing protocol, which includes warning signs that alert motorists of approaching crosswalks, overhead flashing beacons at each crosswalk lane and red-colored pathways for greater visibility.
 
The Pedestrian Crosswalk Signalization Project is one of several enhancement initiatives taking place across the airport as part of more than $3.2 billion in terminal and airfield improvements.
 
Preliminary work on the multi-phase signalization project began in late 2018 for a targeted completion by the end of 2019.

About Broward's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The Aviation Department is a self-supporting department of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners. It does not rely on local tax dollars for operations and capital improvements. FLL is located in Greater Fort Lauderdale in the heart of Florida's Gold Coast. The Airport is ranked 19th in the United States in total passenger traffic and 14th in domestic origin and destination passengers. With more than 700 flights a day, the Airport offers nonstop service to more than 75 U.S. cities and global connectivity to more than 60 international destinations in 33 countries. The Aviation Department also operates the North Perry Airport, a general aviation airport for private and charter aircraft operators. Call 954-359-6100 for more information. For updates on airport programs and services, follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook or visit fll.net.

DATE: January 07, 2019
MEDIA CONTACT: Greg Meyer, Public Information Officer
Broward County Aviation Department
PHONE: 954-359-6116
EMAIL: gmeyer@broward.org