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Old 02-14-2024, 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Goldwingnut View Post

As for the 470 intersection and the 468/Chitty Chatty intersection, neither at this time have sufficient traffic volume to warrant the installation of additional traffic control devices. While you may have to wait 30 seconds or more to execute a left turn, it can be executed safely, and in most cases, more quickly than if one had to wait for a traffic light to cycle.
What is sufficient traffic? Is that a specific number such as 200 vehicles an hour? If so, where do we find it? Is it in state DOT regulations or county regulations? Or some place else?

If it isn’t a specific number, how is it determined?