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traffic lights

  • 25-08-2003 03:46PM
    #1
    loyatemu
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    just reading the thread about leitrim getting its first set of traffic lights reminded me how much I hate the things.

    sure they improve traffic flow at busy junctions but in most places they're only needed for a fraction of the day. while they improve flow for 20% of the time they needlessly delay you for the other 80% of the time.

    In Amsterdam they turn many of the lights off at night and allow normal right-of-way rules to apply - something similar should be tried here (either turn them off, or switch them all to flashing amber).

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  • #2
    mike65
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    Agreed! We all know how much better traffic flows when the darned things are off. If ppl could be educated to give way to side-road traffic waiting to turn then the lights could be left on flashing amber most of the day. Something else for Famous Seamus to get cracking on.

    Mike.


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