Traffic signal does not detect presence of bicyclists Archived

Nw 6th St & Nw 8th Ave Gainesville, Florida Show on Map Hide Map
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Issue ID:

2670646

Submitted To:

Traffic Signals

Category:

Traffic/Pedestrian Signal

Viewed:

381 times

Neighborhood:

311GNVPolice Sector 3

Reported:

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Description

I am submitting this concern again, because the problem has not been corrected. The detector in the southbound left turn lane (turning left from 6th ST onto 8th AVE past GPD) still does not detect the presence of a cyclist in the turn lane, and does not give a protected green left turn arrow, but instead goes to a flashing yellow arrow. This detector used to work. It does not now. My bicycle is constructed of steel, not carbon fiber, bamboo, or some other material that is not metallic. The detector used to sense its presence and I used to get the protected turn arrow. Now it does not. Please revisit this issue and do what is needed to give me and other cyclists (and the cars stacked up behind us in the left turn lane) back the ability to make a protected left turn at this busy intersection.

also asked...
Q. Please select the problem occurring with the traffic signal.
A. Cycle/timing issue
Q. Which direction is the problem?
A. North-South

3 Comments

  • 311GNV (Registered User)

  • Acknowledged Public Works Department (Primary) (Registered User)

  • Closed Public Works Department (Primary) (Registered User)

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