We have had mag sensors at most intersections here in la for as long as I remember. It's those rings behind the limit line that you lean your bike onto hoping to trigger the light.
Enzo Loconte Board Secretary Bikerowave
On Apr 7, 2013, at 7:34 AM, Luke Box lukebox@gmail.com wrote:
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:
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.com wrote:
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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