7/30/2015 16:52:45 Closed by Neil Kopper
emailed citizen describing planned and funded project at this location and the possibility of near term improvements
closed: Resolved #146242
Traffic Signals:
Other: To whom it may concern: I'm writing today about the intersection of S. Hillsdale Dr and E 3rd St in Bloomington, Indiana. Specifically, I'm concerned with the functioning of the traffic signal at that intersection. In short, because the stop line is set pretty far back on Westbound lane of E 3rd St, Westbound drivers rushing through the yellow light have to go a very long way, much longer than those of us using the yellow to make a left turn northbound onto Hillsdale (when there is traffic, there is no choice except making left on the yellow). I'm not doing a great job explaining it here but given the long set-back, it seems odd that both of those lights turn yellow at the same time. I'd be happy to explain better via phone and/or someone could easily observe this dynamic at said intersection. Thanks
- Assigned to
- Neil Kopper
- Traffic Equipment Type
- Traffic Lights
- Problem Type
- Other
History
7/30/2015 16:51:02 Neil Kopper contacted Anonymous
Mr. Saitta, Thank you for informing us about the operations at the intersection of S Hillsdale Dr and E 3rd St. I've been out to watch the intersection and believe I understand your concerns regarding the difficulties for left turning traffic off of Hillsdale. This signalized intersection is specifically listed in the City's Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and is funded for improvements. The project has not yet been designed and would likely start construction in 2016 or 2017. As part of this project we would certainly consider your input and work to improve the situation you describe. Unfortunately, the existing hardware at this intersection doesn't allow us to, for example, extend the westbound time beyond that of the eastbound time. However, we will be meeting with the Street Department to determine whether or not a more near-term improvement is feasible. It may be possible to replace some hardware and potentially provide exclusive signal phases for the left turning vehicles. It is also possible that upgrades will not be possible without the larger, already funded project. Thanks again for submitting this uReport and please feel free to contact me with questions or comments,
7/30/2015 16:50:19 Neil Kopper followed up on this ticket
emailed citizen describing planned and funded project at this location and the possibility of near term improvements
7/20/2015 09:04:10 Andrew Cibor assigned this case to Neil Kopper
I'd like to share some background on this location before you get too far along. Thanks!
7/16/2015 09:15:19 Danna Workman assigned this case to Andrew Cibor
7/6/2015 12:06:52 Anonymous assigned this case to Danna Workman
7/6/2015 12:06:52 Opened by Anonymous
2483-2499 East 3rd Street
| City | Bloomington |
|---|---|
| State | IN |
| Latitude | 39.164253234863 |
| Longitude | -86.502708435059 |
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