Are New Jersey Traffic Signals the best?

[SignBridge]

Originally most NJ traffic signals had two overhead lights, one hung on the far side mast-arm and one on the near side over the opposing lane. In more recent years a second signal head is now mounted on the far side arm, and the one on the opposing lane mast-arm has become a third supplemental head, which works well for the reasons J&N stated in his above post.

[jakeroot]

Glad this thread was revived. I've been admiring some New Jersey traffic signals lately. Very impressive placement compared to many other eastern states (except bits of Massachusetts).

Two of my favorite intersections I've spotted so far:

Mullica Hill Bypass (both ends, really ... the all-black signals seem to be unusual): https://goo.gl/maps/88mJgTSwY31ZPQC16

Hightstown Bypass @ Route 33: https://goo.gl/maps/dZoPqY5xzgEfEmiJ6

The placement is very thorough, but still fairly unique compared to some Midwestern or Western states. The overhead placement is a bit reminiscent of Japan.

[jeffandnicole]

Glad this thread was revived. I've been admiring some New Jersey traffic signals lately. Very impressive placement compared to many other eastern states (except bits of Massachusetts).

Two of my favorite intersections I've spotted so far:

Mullica Hill Bypass (both ends, really ... the all-black signals seem to be unusual): https://goo.gl/maps/88mJgTSwY31ZPQC16

Hightstown Bypass @ Route 33: https://goo.gl/maps/dZoPqY5xzgEfEmiJ6

The placement is very thorough, but still fairly unique compared to some Midwestern or Western states. The overhead placement is a bit reminiscent of Japan.

The black masts, posts and blackplates was most likely a request from the town, which they may have contributed to the additional cost.

Since you found this...two oddities: Even though it's US 322,  this is under county jurisdiction.  And US 322 used to turn and coexist with NJ 45 thru downtown Mullica Hill. While the bypass was built for US 322, and thus signed as US 322, I've never seen it officially switched thru those FHWA postings we see on occasion.

When I'm working the snow plow/salt trucks with NJDOT, this is the southern-most location of my route.  If it's late at night and no traffic, I'll just make a full u-turn in the middle of the intersection. Otherwise I'll turn right onto 322 and pull into the shopping center there behind the Harrison House Diner, or continue down 45 and go around the Old Mill to turn around.