Deadly Crosswalk: Signals Still Broken | Raleigh News

A tragic death on Atlantic Avenue in North Raleigh has exposed a dangerous safety gap: critical traffic and pedestrian signals installed but deliberately covered and inactive. Dennis Dillion, 34, was struck and killed after stepping into traffic near a newly expanded GoRaleigh bus stop serving 150-160 daily riders — including vulnerable populations like homeless individuals recently relocated nearby. Business owners report frequent near-misses and warn this is a ticking time bomb. Despite new signals being installed months ago, the city hasn’t activated them, citing ongoing construction delays and contractor issues — though they’re expected to finish by summer’s end. Urban experts stress that without functioning signals, pedestrians are left to guess at traffic gaps, putting lives at risk. City officials are now under pressure to explain why signals remain off, why bus stops were added without them, and who bears responsibility for pedestrian safety. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9d9132414df5f321