DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A first of its kind traffic signal is going into service in an effort to improve pedestrian safety ahead of the school year.The Florida Department of Transportation recently installed a pedestrian hybrid beacon across International Speedway Boulevard near Highland Avenue.Officials said the beacon was needed because of the high volume of pedestrian and vehicle traffic near the entrances of Mainland High School and Daytona State College.On Thursday, FDOT held a safety outreach event to inform pedestrians and drivers about the changes.The beacon differs from a traditional traffic signal by staying dark until activated.When a pedestrian presses the push-to-walk button, a flashing yellow light will activate, which warns.