Traffic Lights
How traffic signals are designed and implemented directly impacts cyclists. For instance, poorly adjusted vehicle detector systems, used to trigger signal changes, may not correctly detect cyclists. Traffic managers in Copenhagen link cyclist-specific traffic signals on a major arterial bike lane to provide green waves for rush hour cycle-traffic. Cycling-specific measures that can be applied at traffic signals include the use of advanced stop lines and/or bypasses.
The frequency with which lights change is important to cyclists who may conserve energy by anticipating green lights ahead i.e. the shorter the interval the better for cyclists. Intersection clearance times and green wave timing may also be relevant.
Read more about this topic: Bicycle Transportation Engineering
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