Old 06-24-13 | 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Rollfast
Fine...

Now consider that center lane turning patternd have changed dramatically in the last 3-5 years alone and now the signals either automatically cycle though every needed turn pattern or allow left turns when traffic allows or even allow U-turns at the intersection...the only option is to obey the switching patterns and keep yourself unwrinkled.
None of the intersections I normally ride through are on set patterns other than basic 4-way intersections without dedicated turn lanes, where having a sensor isn't necessary.

I can weigh 300 lbs fully overloaded with groceries and that sensor woouldn't send an email update it I subscribed
Weight and mass are unimportant, as others have noted, inductive signal controls detect electrical conductivity, and a standard bicycle rim is an excellent target.

Other signals use video detection... properly adjusted, they will reliably detect bicycles or just pedestrians.
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