Browsing Archive: January, 2020

How do you make a traffic signal look pretty?

Posted by Steve Fitzsimons on Friday, January 31, 2020, In : For the General Public 
One of my least favorite aspects of my profession is that traffic signals are just not attractive.  But the City of Breckenridge CO may have found a way.  Put up so many lights when decorating the town that the signal lights become part of the festivities!  
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Bicycle Detection at Traffic Signals

Posted by Steve Fitzsimons on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, In : For Traffic Signal Designers 
As a frequent bicyclists, one of my regular frustrations is the inadequate bicycle detection.  The industry guidelines suggest a single 6-foot long detection zone at the stop bar in a bike lane or in vehicle lanes is adequate.  However, when I am on my bike, approaching an intersection with one or two vehicles waiting, and see the light go green, I often groan because I can see the green light will not last long enough for me to make it.  I am left with the choice of pumping really hard to tr...
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Steve Fitzsimons If you would like to ask a question about driving rules, traffic signals or street lights, send your questions to: SFitzsimons@W-Trans.com or call 650-314-8313. Steve Fitzsimons is a professional Civil Engineer and Traffic Engineer in California. He is a principal at W-Trans. Find out more about W-Trans at www.w-trans.com **** If you need a traffic signal design or review, W-Trans is available for hire. If you are an electrical contractor, W-Trans is available for hire to prepare timing plans or traffic control plans.

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