Traffic signal

[kphoger]

They have a few 3-segment traffic signals for the trains on some of the freight railroad crossings in the Central Denver area as well.

Is that what this 4-segment one is?
https://maps.app.goo.gl/TKwQ9yB9M4ZuYgiH7

[thenetwork]

They have a few 3-segment traffic signals for the trains on some of the freight railroad crossings in the Central Denver area as well.

Is that what this 4-segment one is?
https://maps.app.goo.gl/TKwQ9yB9M4ZuYgiH7

Yes.  It's been a while since I was off the freeways in that area.  They may all be 4-segment signals with the double red, but I thought I saw a few 3-segments.

[PColumbus73]

What is your favorite signal manufacturer / style?

Mine would be the old aluminum Econolite button backs, like this or these

Second would be older McCains, specifically for the cap visors like these

Least favorite would be the LTE 'nipple backs' like these

Or the super rounded GTE's like this

[freebrickproductions]

Old single-face Crouse-hinds "Art-deco" heads always look cool. I also love the look of the GE Streamline and Econolite Bullseye heads, especially the round-door variants of the latter. 12 inch aluminum LFE signals also always look nice, IMHO, and I'm always a fan of 12 inch Winkomatic signals too.

Unsurprisingly, most of these also feature in my collection.

[CJResotko]

What is your favorite signal manufacturer / style?

My favorite signals are Crouse Hinds art decos, Eagleluxes, Econolite groove-backs and bullseyes, General Electric streamlines and Novaluxes, and any 16-inch worded pedestrian signal and fixed 4-way.

[PColumbus73]

What is your favorite signal manufacturer / style?

My favorite signals are Crouse Hinds art decos, Eagleluxes, Econolite groove-backs and bullseyes, General Electric streamlines and Novaluxes, and any 16-inch worded pedestrian signal and fixed 4-way.

I like the older 8" Econolites with the extra wide backplate that is/was common in California.

[bcroadguy]

At this intersection in Quebec, there is a pedestrian countdown timer, but no hand / man

https://maps.app.goo.gl/JCdxkcetU3fDd4Ef6

[signalman]

At this intersection in Quebec, there is a pedestrian countdown timer, but no hand / man

https://maps.app.goo.gl/JCdxkcetU3fDd4Ef6

The countdown timers seem to be adjoined to the signal above them. Turning down the side street in GSV reveals a green light for the side street and 22 seconds on the timer. This is a very useful tool in the case of a standard signal being utilized as a ped signal. As the pedestrian approaches, they can quickly and easily see if they have enough time to cross before the light changes.

[jakeroot]

At this intersection in Quebec, there is a pedestrian countdown timer, but no hand / man

https://maps.app.goo.gl/JCdxkcetU3fDd4Ef6

The countdown timers seem to be adjoined to the signal above them. Turning down the side street in GSV reveals a green light for the side street and 22 seconds on the timer. This is a very useful tool in the case of a standard signal being utilized as a ped signal. As the pedestrian approaches, they can quickly and easily see if they have enough time to cross before the light changes.

I suspect your interpretation of the situation is correct. The funny thing is, in practice, this is essentially just a countdown timer for vehicles. If I was a driver and I saw a timer directly adjacent to a green signal, I would just assume that was a countdown timer for the signal. Of course, essentially, it is, but such a thing is extremely rare if not totally vertboten across North America. I don't know if Canada (or Quebec) expressly bans it like the MUTCD does, even if we have accidentally started to allow it with pedestrian countdown timers.

[LilianaUwU]

At this intersection in Quebec, there is a pedestrian countdown timer, but no hand / man

https://maps.app.goo.gl/JCdxkcetU3fDd4Ef6

The countdown timers seem to be adjoined to the signal above them. Turning down the side street in GSV reveals a green light for the side street and 22 seconds on the timer. This is a very useful tool in the case of a standard signal being utilized as a ped signal. As the pedestrian approaches, they can quickly and easily see if they have enough time to cross before the light changes.

I suspect your interpretation of the situation is correct. The funny thing is, in practice, this is essentially just a countdown timer for vehicles. If I was a driver and I saw a timer directly adjacent to a green signal, I would just assume that was a countdown timer for the signal. Of course, essentially, it is, but such a thing is extremely rare if not totally vertboten across North America. I don't know if Canada (or Quebec) expressly bans it like the MUTCD does, even if we have accidentally started to allow it with pedestrian countdown timers.

My interpretation, having lived in Québec all my life, is that it's Saguenay doing whatever they want, Tome V be damned.

[steviep24]

The rustiest signal poles I have ever seen.

https://www.google.com/maps/@43.095393,-77.758318,3a,75y,264.75h,90t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sJSICYO7ZXDFJ61YAKLczQQ!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fcb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile%26w%3D900%26h%3D600%26pitch%3D0%26panoid%3DJSICYO7ZXDFJ61YAKLczQQ%26yaw%3D264.7474147368403!7i16384!8i8192?authuser=0&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDYzMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

[Scott5114]

The rustiest signal poles I have ever seen.

https://www.google.com/maps/@43.095393,-77.758318,3a,75y,264.75h,90t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sJSICYO7ZXDFJ61YAKLczQQ!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fcb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile%26w%3D900%26h%3D600%26pitch%3D0%26panoid%3DJSICYO7ZXDFJ61YAKLczQQ%26yaw%3D264.7474147368403!7i16384!8i8192?authuser=0&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDYzMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

Weathering steel, probably.

[mrsman]

Interesting new signal timing that I've noticed more and more in my area (suburban Maryland outside of Washington DC)

It seems like they are introducing more and more leading pedestrian intervals.  This is where the WALK sign goes on for about 3-7 seconds before the parallel green.  The idea is that if pedestrians get a head start, they will already be in the intersection and easier for drivers to see when cars are making turns.  The application of this is pretty straightforward at regular intersections or at intersections with a lagging green arrow. 

What about intersections with a leading green arrow?  If the leading green arrow is only one direction, first they have a red light with a green arrow and a WALK signal on the right.  A few seconds later, green light with green arrow, with a WALK signal on the right.  After the green arrow and yellow arrow are extinguished, opposing crosswalk gets a WALK signal and then a few seconds later opposing traffic gets a green.

Another weird aspect is that even at T-intersections, they are imposing this timing.  So I see a red signal with green arrow, even though there is a continuous sidewalk on my right.  I don't get it.  No right turns are available here, why delay the green?

[roadfro]

Another weird aspect is that even at T-intersections, they are imposing this timing.  So I see a red signal with green arrow, even though there is a continuous sidewalk on my right.  I don't get it.  No right turns are available here, why delay the green?

They probably accidentally put in leading ped interval information to the controller for all the vehicle phases without realizing that some phases (e.g. the through phase at the top of the "T") wouldn't need it. I'd guess signal techs could fix this if reported.

[tradephoric]

Drivers who make it through the light at the FL56 & I-75 DDI have to travel around 500 feet before they clear the I-75 off-ramp intersection.  Presumably there is a very large clearance interval to allow traffic along FL56 to clear before the I-75 off ramp traffic gets their green light (important to note there is no far mast-arm at the off-ramp for traffic along FL56).  But if FL56 is backed up and driving slowly that seems problematic.  There would be no indication for FL56 drivers that the off-ramp has a green light as FL56 traffic may still be trying to clear the intersection.  This situation is allowed in the MUTCD?  This signal design seems crazy.

Consider this... the pedestrian crosswalk is 386 feet upstream from the stop-bar and 227 feet upstream from the mast arm.  Pedestrians could get a walk and drivers along FL56 would be none the wiser that they really need to stop for the pedestrian crossing the road.

[chrisg69911]

Drivers who make it through the light at the FL56 & I-75 DDI have to travel around 500 feet before they clear the I-75 off-ramp intersection.  Presumably there is a very large clearance interval to allow traffic along FL56 to clear before the I-75 off ramp traffic gets their green light (important to note there is no far mast-arm at the off-ramp for traffic along FL56).  But if FL56 is backed up and driving slowly that seems problematic.  There would be no indication for FL56 drivers that the off-ramp has a green light as FL56 traffic may still be trying to clear the intersection.  This situation is allowed in the MUTCD?  This signal design seems crazy.

Consider this... the pedestrian crosswalk is 386 feet upstream from the stop-bar and 227 feet upstream from the mast arm.  Pedestrians could get a walk and drivers along FL56 would be none the wiser that they really need to stop for the pedestrian crossing the road.

Jesus, florida needs to calm down with the lanes, 6 lanes is ridiculous, and that stupid crosswalk half a mile away from the light