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Originally Posted by maistocars
I believe putting in the timed function needs to be underground to feel the weight of a vehicle and that is an expense that is quite high if they didn't do it when the road was first built.
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At "smart" intersections the lights are not controlled by weight sensing. They are controlled by an inductive wire loops buried in the pavement which react electromagnetically to the metal mass (truck, car, motorcycle) above it. It responds 24/7 to traffic flow including stopped traffic at each point of the intersection, and adjusts light timing accordingly. A smart system (microprocessor controlled) is what is needed, not flashing lights, round-about, or stop signs. Unfortunately, I don't know the cost to install or what authority to contact to get a discussion going. This intersection is not just inconvenient but unsafe the way it is now, and not just for cars but golf carts, walkers, and bikers.