Traffic Signals
Traffic Signals are a HOT topic. I can’t tell you how many times a day I hear, “when are they going to put a traffic signal at so-and-so intersection?”
It’s understandable. I drive through many intersections that could use a signal. I guess we just all have to be patient. The county does these “intersection studies” and if the result doesn’t warrant a signal…. we have to wait until the next study is done… or more development goes up in the area.
Many times people get upset about “drivers running the four way stop.” Which yes, is wrong. But I think we have to remember… it’s not the stop signs that aren’t working… it the driver behind the wheel not following the rules of the road.
The best bet is to leave extra time. I know, when I am rushed, I find myself a more careless driver. I think the roads would be safer, if we weren’t all in a such a hurry! 
Tags: intersections, signals
Categories: traffic
December 22nd, 2007 at 10:20 am
I agree with you, Dayna. One intersection that needs traffic signals installed badly is Russell Road and Fort Apache Road (SW area). My husband and I drove by our old neighborhood to see what new developments had gone up (there have been so many, the neighborhood was almost unrecognizable) and could see that they were starting to put traffic lights up at the still 4-way stop (more than two years later since we moved away). It was a nightmare.
I don’t think people understand the rules of 4-way stop intersection, especially when there are more than one lane going in each direction. I drive through four of these intersections to work each day and it can be frustrating but I just try to be patient, late to work or not (it’s a good thing my boss is understanding).
I would rather be late than be involved in an injury or fatal accident.
March 20th, 2009 at 4:45 am
Thank the subject … But I’m the best position, traffic signals almost perverse.
April 16th, 2009 at 7:03 pm
traffic signals are perverse? huh???