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Look for new flashing yellow arrow at US 6 and US 30 traffic signals

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Motorists will want to be on the lookout over the next few weeks for a new kind of traffic signal at a number of intersections along U.S. Highway 6 and U.S. Highway 30, the Indiana Department of Transportation said.

The new signal: a flashing yellow arrow.

“Flashing yellow arrow signals allow left-turning traffic to yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic and pedestrians and turn when a suitable gap is available,” INDOT said. “This type of signal improves intersection efficiency by using cross-traffic gaps to allow more left turns.”

“When waiting in a dedicated left-turn lane, traffic may first see a flashing yellow arrow, depending upon signal phasing,” INDOT noted. “Should there not be suitable gaps in oncoming through traffic and sensors detect cars waiting to turn left, the flashing yellow arrow could change to a steady green arrow. This would stop oncoming traffic, allowing a protected left turn for drivers.”

“National research has shown the flashing yellow signal is more intuitive for drivers, results in fewer crashes, and moves traffic more efficiently at intersections,” INDOT added. “These signals are being used successfully across Indiana and nationwide.”

The first intersection in the region to be re-programmed with a flashing yellow arrow was the one at U.S. 30 and Fountain Park Drive in Schererville, today, INDOT said.

In the coming weeks 10 more unspecified intersections along U.S. 6 and U.S. 30 will get the new signal, INDOT said.

More information about the flashing yellow left-turn arrow is available on INDOT’s web site at www.in.gov/indot/3202.htm

A video about flashing yellow arrows is also available on INDOT’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmSfBsVKs7o

 

 

Posted 3/30/2015

 
 

 

 

 

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