Traffic signal

[thenetwork]

Also in Northern Ohio; some super weird arrows that I'm gonna guess are found nowhere else in the US, if not the world.

Might have been an Ohio thing, as I am old enough to remember seeing the criss-cross arrows in signals in Toledo, Lorain and Independence -- all are long gone.

[STLmapboy]

Take a look at this removed signal area in Lorain (huge "57" sign) and this a mile or two away.

[Amtrakprod]

Doghouse in DC?

https://www.google.com/maps/@38.9658016,-77.0025126,3a,69y,178.07h,85.6t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s3Q5MzLC5YZQSQfKbWtLuOg!2e0!7i16384!8i8192

[kphoger]

Doghouse in DC?

https://www.google.com/maps/@38.9658016,-77.0025126,3a,69y,178.07h,85.6t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s3Q5MzLC5YZQSQfKbWtLuOg!2e0!7i16384!8i8192

Depends where the exact border is, I suppose.

[jakeroot]

Ohio near-airport install. Notice how they're all ground mounted.

Very reminiscent of this installation in Langley, BC. Again, near an airport. Post-mounted signals are normal in BC, but very rare without at least one overhead signal.

They even have little flashing lights on top.

Ever seen a mast arm painted vivid blue before?

I've seen one painted regular blue, in Victoria BC. Millstream & McCallum, out west of the city centre. Some other signals in the area are painted similarly in other colors, like this red one.

[RobbieL2415]

Doghouse in DC?

https://www.google.com/maps/@38.9658016,-77.0025126,3a,69y,178.07h,85.6t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s3Q5MzLC5YZQSQfKbWtLuOg!2e0!7i16384!8i8192

Also, improper 5-element signal?

[kphoger]

Very reminiscent of https://i.imgur.com/H7fiY35.jpg[/img]]this installation in Langley, BC. Again, near an airport. Post-mounted signals are normal in BC, but very rare without at least one overhead signal.

I attempted to fix this, but your post-mounted link ended up being the same thing as what's posted at the bottom.

[jakeroot]

Very reminiscent of https://i.imgur.com/H7fiY35.jpg[/img]]this installation in Langley, BC. Again, near an airport. Post-mounted signals are normal in BC, but very rare without at least one overhead signal.

I attempted to fix this, but your post-mounted link ended up being the same thing as what's posted at the bottom.

I have no idea how I didn't notice that. Must have been drunk this morning. Hmm.

Fixed. Thanks for the heads up.

[jakeroot]

Doghouse in DC?

https://www.google.com/maps/@38.9658016,-77.0025126,3a,69y,178.07h,85.6t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s3Q5MzLC5YZQSQfKbWtLuOg!2e0!7i16384!8i8192

Also, improper 5-element signal?

Could you expand a bit on what you mean by "improper"? Looks good to me. AFAIK, it's normal in many places for overhead signals to use doghouse layouts, but for mast-/post-mounted signals to use vertical 5-section towers. In case this is what you're referring to.

[kphoger]

Doghouse in DC?

https://www.google.com/maps/@38.9658016,-77.0025126,3a,69y,178.07h,85.6t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s3Q5MzLC5YZQSQfKbWtLuOg!2e0!7i16384!8i8192

Also, improper 5-element signal?

Could you expand a bit on what you mean by "improper"? Looks good to me. AFAIK, it's normal in many places for overhead signals to use doghouse layouts, but for mast-/post-mounted signals to use vertical 5-section towers. In case this is what you're referring to.

For those interested, here is a shot of all three left arrows in use.  And those for the cross street.

[kphoger]

Must have been drunk this morning. Hmm.

You know you have a problem when you don't even remember that you were drunk.   

[JoePCool14]

Ohio near-airport install. Notice how they're all ground mounted.

Am I the only one who actually really digs this install? Something about it just looks really good.

[kphoger]

Ohio near-airport install. Notice how they're all ground mounted.

Am I the only one who actually really digs this install? Something about it just looks really good.

Not at all.  I love it too.  All four approaches have signals at all four corners.

[jakeroot]

Doghouse in DC?

https://www.google.com/maps/@38.9658016,-77.0025126,3a,69y,178.07h,85.6t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s3Q5MzLC5YZQSQfKbWtLuOg!2e0!7i16384!8i8192

Also, improper 5-element signal?

Could you expand a bit on what you mean by "improper"? Looks good to me. AFAIK, it's normal in many places for overhead signals to use doghouse layouts, but for mast-/post-mounted signals to use vertical 5-section towers. In case this is what you're referring to.

For those interested, here is a shot of all three left arrows in use.  And those for the cross street.

Ahhhhh. Yeah, that's pretty peculiar. Although having a left-facing arrow on the right edge of the intersection is pretty common in DC.

I've also seen it at least once before, at this on-ramp in Lakewood, WA (both ramp terminals).

I can't recall exactly, but I'm 90% sure that left-facing arrows are not allowed on the right edge of intersection. Near the right edge, yes, but not on the edge (like on the mast or a post).

[jakeroot]

Must have been drunk this morning. Hmm.

You know you have a problem when you don't even remember that you were drunk.   

That's for damn sure!!!

Ohio near-airport install. Notice how they're all ground mounted.

Am I the only one who actually really digs this install? Something about it just looks really good.

Not at all.  I love it too.  All four approaches have signals at all four corners.

Coming in here for a third vote. I think it's lovely. I would much prefer this to be the "base" installation according to FHWA standards, with overhead signals being supplementary. I just find them more useful when trying to see around vehicles.

[SignBridge]

Once again, that's why I've always thought that California (and Nevada) do it best. They usually have a combination of pole and overhead mounted heads, providing the best of all worlds.

[Amtrakprod]

Ohio near-airport install. Notice how they're all ground mounted.

Am I the only one who actually really digs this install? Something about it just looks really good.

Not at all.  I love it too.  All four approaches have signals at all four corners.

Coming in here for a third vote. I think it's lovely. I would much prefer this to be the "base" installation according to FHWA standards, with overhead signals being supplementary. I just find them more useful when trying to see around vehicles.
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Yeah, I like this one. I'd prefer FYAs though to the doghouse.

[STLmapboy]

Ohio near-airport install. Notice how they're all ground mounted.

Am I the only one who actually really digs this install? Something about it just looks really good.

Not at all.  I love it too.  All four approaches have signals at all four corners.

Yeah, I like this one. I'd prefer FYAs though to the doghouse.

OH isn't big on FYAs, even on newer installs.

[ErmineNotyours]

What are the longest poles you've seen with just one overhead signal? This image from Mitchell SD.

Do ramp meter lights count?

[jakeroot]

What are the longest poles you've seen with just one overhead signal? This image from Mitchell SD.

There's quite a few in Ellensburg, WA where the "through-minus-one" philosophy employed by the city has resulted in quite a few mast arms with only one signal. Totally fine with me, and I quite like the design here. Just wish there was a third signal on the far left:

[mrsman]

What are the longest poles you've seen with just one overhead signal? This image from Mitchell SD.

Here's a long one on Beverly Glen @ Olympic in Los Angeles:

https://www.google.com/maps/@34.0503511,-118.4206519,3a,75y,143.66h,83.06t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sEsqIJSi3BQZIqNZgjmP7TQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

[STLmapboy]

Double-red in Maryland?

[paulthemapguy]

Double-red in Maryland?

Interesting!  Looks like they retconned a permitted-only left turn signal in place of a protected/permitted. (Maybe vice versa?) That doghouse (?) thing in the opposite direction looks interesting to me too.

[STLmapboy]

Double-red in Maryland?

Interesting!  Looks like they retconned a permitted-only left turn signal in place of a protected/permitted. (Maybe vice versa?) That doghouse (?) thing in the opposite direction looks interesting to me too.

Found a few more double reds.

Regarding the doghouse: Maryland has a lot of these wonky signals. Personally, I'm not a fan.

[STLmapboy]

Going back to the bagged head/tilted sideways comparison (or maybe that was another thread):

Here's NY holding new traffic lights hostage with orange ribbon and very thin bags.

Also NY: What the hell is this?!