Why did the Traffic Signals cycle for no reason?
Occasionally it would appear that the Traffic Signals cycle to a phase that is not required (such as a protected left turn or a side street green). This phenomenon can be frustrating for motorists that are unnecessarily delayed and can be caused by many reasons. Most commonly the unnecessary phase is initiated by a vehicle or pedestrian that activated a detector or push button but are no longer in the area when the signals cycle to answer the call. This can sometimes happen with right turning vehicles, vehicles that enter the turn lane then change their mind and continue through, or by pedestrians pushing the wrong button (most intersections have 2 buttons, one for each direction) or pushing the button then crossing the street without waiting for the walk signal. Occasionally a malfunctioning vehicle detector or pedestrian push button will cause the controller to initiate and extend an unnecessary phase for no apparent reason. If the problem persists, please notify Engineering Services
