Originally Posted by nova
I never understood why they dont add stoplights on trail heads that are acuated by bikes or pedestrans.
In general theres few road crossings on these trails so expense wouldnt be all that high. Nor would the lights delay cyclists and peds all that much on their trip. simply have the roads light stay green when theres no trafic and 30 secounds to 1 minute after a person breaks the beem or trips what ever sensor or button device is used the light cycles green. Realy a hose sensor system would work well for bikes with a button for peds .
First, at this intersection there is no trail head & the only thing that intersects with the roadway is the trail, no other roadway. Second this intersection probably does not have a high enough of a roadway traffic volume to warrant a traffic light. Finally, don't know for sure but I do not think MUP traffic is taken into consideration when determining whether or not a traffic light is needed. It probably should be if it isn't.
Not trying to make excuses, just presenting the facts as they are.