06-13-2021, 07:42 PM
(06-13-2021, 05:32 PM)danbrotherston Wrote: Even if the trail was a road, the region still would not install a traffic signal, it wasn't because it was a trail, it is because it is too close to the other intersection. The city did request, because city staff feel that it is warranted, but the regional engineers did not agree. It would take regional council to override them.
Thanks for the clarification — I misunderstood, thinking it was specifically related to it being a trail rather than a street. Maybe as an alternative the traffic light at Belmont should be removed and replaced by stop signs!
Quote:The signal system is an integrated system, the signals, in theory are all connected together and synchronized, to a central system. The region runs that system, therefore they run all the traffic signals in the region. It would be a very bad idea for the city to run a parallel system...if it is even legally possible given the region's mandate. A unified system makes sense to me, but what is surprising is that the regional engineering staff ALSO have complete control signals on city streets. Yes, there is some synchronization question, but it would be logical for city staff to have at least and equal seat at the table.
I’m not talking about a parallel system, but a separate signal. As far as I know, PXOs light up as soon as one presses the button without regard for nearby traffic signals; traffic is then required to stop. So it wouldn’t really be any different for a full signal to begin switching to giving the trail a green as soon as the button is pushed.
If PXOs actually are integrated then my logic is incorrect but that’s not what I recall observing.
That being said, I agree the cities should have more say over what happens, especially a locations not involving a Regional road. Just because the Region runs the system doesn’t mean they should be able to tell other jurisdictions how to run things.