Phoenix (3TV/CBS 5) — Kini Knudson, Director of the Road Transportation Division in Phoenix, says the town “has had vital points with street fatalities over the previous few years and might be one of many worst main cities by way of mortality charges.” The AAA discovered 133 deaths and 9,320 accidents reported in Phoenix from 2014 to 2020.
To try to keep away from so many dangerous collisions, the road transportation division desires so as to add 0.2 to 0.6 seconds to yellow lights at twelve completely different intersections. The extra time will rely upon the velocity restrict of the street. The upper the velocity restrict, the extra time will probably be added to the yellow gentle. The division is working with the College of Arizona on this work.
The objective is to present folks an additional second to resolve whether or not to proceed at an intersection or decelerate and cease. Sub-second might not sound like a really very long time, nevertheless it does appear to make a distinction.
“We have seen a discount in crimson gentle at some intersections the place we have made these adjustments,” Knudson stated. These preliminary outcomes from the primary few weeks appear to indicate that the extra break up second makes roads safer. The potential concern is that individuals modify and really feel the additional time and proceed driving as they did earlier than.
The municipality won’t disclose which intersections are monitored by cameras and sensors. It is because folks need them to drive as they please with out figuring out if the lights have been modified.
The work will probably be accomplished in February. Knudson and his staff will assessment the information and supply suggestions within the spring.
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