The city of Lathrop on Friday officially activated its new pedestrian hybrid beacon near Lathrop High School. The goal is to keep the area safe, a week after a student was hit by a car while crossing the road nearby.

It comes with a signal, controlled crossing and new technology not seen anywhere else in the city.

"Today is the day we try to activate this light, and we're trying to activate safety, and we're trying to be conscious, to let our neighborhood, to let the city of Lathrop, know that we are listening, and that is why we are here," Lathrop Mayor Paul Akinjo said.

The city's mayor was the first to cross the street on Friday, showcasing the new technology and the need for a signal in this area.

While this project has been in the works for a year, last week, a Lathrop High School

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