Traffic Signal Mounted on Building Mid-Block in Eunice LA

[Brian556]

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

[kphoger]

Just in case anyone else was wondering...

Yes, it does also turn green.

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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?

[Ned Weasel]

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.

[kphoger]

Well, the speed limit sign certainly deserves dishonorable mention, too.

[kphoger]

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.

[Brandon]

Well, the speed limit sign certainly deserves dishonorable mention, too.

Not quite worst-of, but still terrible all around.

[TEG24601]

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.

[mrsman]

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.

[jeffandnicole]

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?

[Hot Rod Hootenanny]

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.

[Verlanka]

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?

[ErmineNotyours]

Related: W 42nd Street, NYC.