If you were to name somewhere in Carlsbad where people love to walk, the sidewalk or “upper seawall” along Carlsbad Boulevard would probably top the list. Every day, thousands stroll and jog along that stretch of coastal road. One city count put the number at 5,700 pedestrian trips in a single day.

Because it’s such a busy area, the city recently upgraded five crosswalks on Carlsbad Boulevard between Carlsbad Village Drive and Tamarack Avenue. (The city upgraded a sixth crosswalk near the Army Navy Academy last year.)

The improvements build on safety features already in place to support safe walking, biking and driving along our coastline. The recent changes include:

• Curb extensions that shorten the distance to cross and give drivers a visual cue to slow down
• Green paint that calls attention to potential conflict zones with bikes
• Additional flashing lights to alert drivers when someone wants to cross

Watch this before and after video for a closer look at the upgrades and see them in person the next time you visit the beach.