Odd traffic signal

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- When I returned from the Shore, I noticed that there were two mast arms hanging above Van Dorn Street at the Maris Ave. intersection. I mentioned to Erica that I thought they were putting a traffic signal in, but she mentioned a pedestrian signal would make more sense.

A few days later, I saw this odd configuration attached to the arm -- pairs of two reds on top of single yellows. I'm guessing Erica is correct in that it is a pedestrian signal and not a traditional traffic signal. It is a weird one though, I have never seen anything like it. I assume the two reds will flash to stop traffic and allow pedestrians to cross, while the yellow will flash to allow traffic to proceed. I guess it makes sense since Maris Ave. is a dead end street and not heavily traveled.

UPDATE: My brother found this video



Also, I wasn't driving when I took the photo. :p

Van Dorn Street, Alexandria, Virginia, VA

Labels: BeltwayLand, Transportation, Virginia

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posted by WFY @ 12:00 PM | |

Also, don't take pictures while you're driving, it isn't safe.

# posted by  your brother : Wednesday, August 06, 2008 2:03:00 AM