Faulty Crosswalk Lights Pose Danger for StudentsREXBURG Crosswalk lights are meant to provide safety to pedestrians but recently some have been going off without anyone pushing the buttons causing drivers to believe they are just crying wolf all the time and drivers are speeding by without stopping.The issue of the faulty lights was addressed at the Rexburg City Council Meeting on January 22nd. They are aware of the problem and hoping to get it fixed in the next few weeks because of the possible danger it poses to students.The lights on 7thSouth have both been having issues but the one closest to the temple is going off most often. City Councilman Jordan Busby over Traffic and Safety explained how this is a danger.People are getting used to them as just being faulty lights so they are just running through them without stopping, Busby said. Im worried that a person is really going to be there one time and think that no one is there.This is a serious concern to the city and especially for the safety of the students. The lights have been in place for about a year now without any problems prior to this.It wasnt like that at first, so something is just setting it off recently, Busby said.The crosswalk lights are controlled by radio signals and there recently have been some interference between them.John Millar the Public Works Director explained to the city council how the lights work.Theres a radio signal between the two so when you activate one on one side of the road it actives both of them somewhere theyre picking up a signal thats tripping that signal, Millar said.The city is aware of the issue and have contacted the manufacture to get it resolved. The manufacture is sending all new controllers as a precaution.Most of the residents really like the new flashing light system and agree that it has decreased the number of accidents since they have been installed.People will say, theyre so good we like them, just wed like them better if they didnt give a false signal If they arent reliable there are dangers. Millar said.The city traffic and safety department has made many steps to ensure the safety of pedestrians but want to remind residents that there is only so much that they can do, the rest is being aware and using common sense.My other concern is that people arent using them, they arent pushing the button and waiting theyre just walking right out, Busby said.