How does the County decide where to install traffic signals?
The County collects all of the relevant data at a location that is being considered for a traffic signal. Once the data are collected, they are compared to standards that have been established by extensive research and experience. Traffic engineers throughout the United States to help determine appropriate signal locations use these standards, called Traffic Signal Warrants. A properly placed signal can improve the flow of traffic and decrease accidents. An unnecessary one can be the source of danger and annoyance to all that use the intersection including pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists. More Information… Is a Traffic Signal Really the Answer? Traffic signals should be used only where lesser forms of control have proven ineffective, since signals almost always create more “overall intersection delay.” In fact, minor movements may experience excessive delay, particularly if the signal is improperly timed. As a result, many drivers switch to less desirable alternate routes or t
