Re: [TheThinkTank] La's traffic light timing project

7 Apr 2013

      Look into a light regulation method called the green wave. Lights are set
to allow a number of cars pass through as many green lights as possible,
but the timing only works if the cars are moving at a specific rate. I've
heard they also installed magnetic sensors at every intersection (why
hasn't this happened before? I live in a city of less than 250000 and these
are at almost every major intersection.), as well as sensors for
pedestrians at cross walks. I guess for more low volume late night traffic.
On Apr 6, 2013 2:10 PM, "Vincenzo loco" wormsign@gmail.com wrote:
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I don't think it's set for a specific speed necessarily, I will ask some
traffic engineers I know here.
On Sat, Apr 6, 2013 at 6:44 AM, Ryan Kragerud rjkragerud@gmail.comwrote:
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Hey CA Think Tank members,
What's the deal with LA's light project? I just heard on Nat'l Public
Radio, LA's traffic lights have been synced and the happiest road users are
cyclists.
The traffic person from Santa Monica's public radio station reported the
story. Anyone know what speed the lights are set at, and how it's actually
working?
Thanks
Ryan Kragerud, Bicycle Longmont
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On Mar 30, 2013, at 6:24 PM, Vernon Huffman vernonhuffman@yahoo.com
wrote:
Bike Rodeo
Set up an obstacle course with road cones requiring relatively sharp
cornering. A small up and down ramp adds some challenge. Have a competent
cyclist check it to be sure its challenging, but not impossible.
The goal is to ride through the course slowly. If you go too quickly you
must start over. At some point in the course, each rider is to look over
the left shoulder and tell how many fingers the person behind them is
holding up.
It's a good idea to let riders try the course before being tested. Any
who fail should be encouraged to try again after receiving pointers from
those who succeed. Each rider who completes the course should receive a
certificate or some kind of recognition.

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  (Chauncey Tudhope-Locklear)

Hey You guys,
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musical chairs? Stuff like that...
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Re: [TheThinkTank] La's traffic light timing project

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