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traffic lights

loyatemu · 2003-08-25 14:46:59

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…

25-08-2003 3:46pm

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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 25-08-2003 6:05pm

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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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