Just...what the...?
https://www.google.com/maps/@30.4936568,-92.4162942,3a,89.6y,187.15h,87.65t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1solDUT0RjkXbPwfgYeE5kPQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 (https://www.google.com/maps/@30.4936568,-92.4162942,3a,89.6y,187.15h,87.65t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1solDUT0RjkXbPwfgYeE5kPQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656)
Just in case anyone else was wondering...
Yes, it does also turn green (https://goo.gl/maps/TWJZfLym9gNMLoV17).
From what I'm seeing from this GSV, I don't think I've ever seen a street quite like this one.
Meanwhile, as for the topic, is the signal supposed to be for the street, or is it just decoration for that business?
Quote from: -- US 175 -- on May 21, 2020, 02:46:29 PM
From what I'm seeing from this GSV, I don't think I've ever seen a street quite like this one.
Meanwhile, as for the topic, is the signal supposed to be for the street, or is it just decoration for that business?
I think it's just a decoration for the business, although I would think most jurisdictions would have sign ordinances prohibiting anything that could be confused for a traffic control device. If it was a two-way street narrowing to one lane with a traffic signal controlling through movement, it would make sense, although this particular installation still wouldn't be MUTCD-compliant. But there's no corresponding signal on the other side of the roadway narrowing, and I'm pretty sure it's a one-way street.
Well, the speed limit sign (https://goo.gl/maps/anqzyGAUTFJXmxDr9) certainly deserves dishonorable mention, too.
Quote from: stridentweasel on May 21, 2020, 02:59:03 PM
Quote from: -- US 175 -- on May 21, 2020, 02:46:29 PM
From what I'm seeing from this GSV, I don't think I've ever seen a street quite like this one.
Meanwhile, as for the topic, is the signal supposed to be for the street, or is it just decoration for that business?
I think it's just a decoration for the business, although I would think most jurisdictions would have sign ordinances prohibiting anything that could be confused for a traffic control device. If it was a two-way street narrowing to one lane with a traffic signal controlling through movement, it would make sense, although this particular installation still wouldn't be MUTCD-compliant. But there's no corresponding signal on the other side of the roadway narrowing, and I'm pretty sure it's a one-way street.
Well, I'd say you could always contact the owner and ask. Unfortunately, after a bit of Google research, it appears the owner passed away on March 9.
Quote from: kphoger on May 21, 2020, 03:00:24 PM
Well, the speed limit sign (https://goo.gl/maps/anqzyGAUTFJXmxDr9) certainly deserves dishonorable mention, too.
Not quite worst-of, but still terrible all around.
I kind of like the street design, but they could certainly make it more pedestrian friendly.
I was under the impression, that speeds under 25 were not enforceable anyway, so the sign really is just pointless.
The signal is interesting, if a bit confusing. Maybe it is red when closed, and green when open.
There is something to be said for this. A business district that was thankfully placed on a low traffic street. A narrow driving ROW to enforce a low speed limit and angled parking to maximize the ability to park nearby. But I agree that something more could be done to make it more comfortable for walking.
Quote from: TEG24601 on May 21, 2020, 05:24:19 PM
I was under the impression, that speeds under 25 were not enforceable anyway, so the sign really is just pointless.
Let me guess...you heard that from a friend, a friend of a friend, or read it on the internet?
Quote from: jeffandnicole on May 22, 2020, 06:18:49 PM
Quote from: TEG24601 on May 21, 2020, 05:24:19 PM
I was under the impression, that speeds under 25 were not enforceable anyway, so the sign really is just pointless.
Let me guess...you heard that from a friend, a friend of a friend, or read it on the internet?
Worse yet, in the "general highway" forum on AAroads.
Quote from: Hot Rod Hootenanny on May 23, 2020, 09:59:24 PM
Quote from: jeffandnicole on May 22, 2020, 06:18:49 PM
Quote from: TEG24601 on May 21, 2020, 05:24:19 PM
I was under the impression, that speeds under 25 were not enforceable anyway, so the sign really is just pointless.
Let me guess...you heard that from a friend, a friend of a friend, or read it on the internet?
Worse yet, in the "general highway" forum on AAroads.
Source?
Related: W 42nd Street, NYC. (https://goo.gl/maps/MF5Ek7TWNtRFih8q6)