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Originally Posted by golfing eagles
Neither am I. The one at 44 and Morse, turning from southbound Morse to 44 E is the most egregious. It lets 3-4 cars through then turns red, even though you can see over 1/2 mile down Morse. The problem is that like most things these days, we are playing to the lowest common denominator. Amazing how those with the worst driving skills are clamoring to make it "safer"---the same ones who are constantly posting "slow down, we're retired". I'm not advocating speeding, but likewise driving 10 mph below the speed limit is ridiculous, irritating, and speaks to a complete lack of driving ability. Give up your license!
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I'm not so sure that "playing to the lowest common denominator " is a bad thing in this case. Clearly, it seems to me, that the number of accidents at 466A and BV indicates a change should be made. Generally, I am in favor of the flashing yellow. But it just isn't working there. Too many lanes of traffic, too much speed, too many large vehicles making it difficult to see around, too many impatient drivers, too many people trying to beat the red light rather than using the yellow as it was intended, as a signal to slow down, ....
It's all a recipe for disaster.
I'm not saying the flashing yellow is a bad thing everywhere, but the history at that intersection indicates that the general population can't use it safely there.