Practitioners wishing to provide safe and effective traffic signal timing for all road users increasingly face dilemmas at traffic signal-controlled intersections when high-capacity active transportation facilities are deployed. As an example, bidirectional separated cycling facilities on busy one-way arterials with high pedestrian volumes can’t be managed in a safely and efficiently with the available tools and regulations. Removing left turns altogether is not a valid option at all locations, yet another layer of precaution is necessary for permissive left turns across multi-lane cycling facilities; the use of flashing yellow arrows (as in the United States) could be a helpful tool in Canada to allow motorists to “proceed with caution” and turn left in this situation.
This webinar highlights the Flashing Amber Arrow Signal: Synthesis of Practice publication that outlines innovative permissive turn signal applications to support safety and other transportation system goals.
Read about the presenters below.
Presenter
Stephen Chapman
Transportation Practice Planning Lead,
KGS Group
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