Cyclists traveling east-west are not being detected at the signal, so they have to use the pedestrian push button to get a green. The current equipment does not reliably detect bikes, and fixing this would require upgrading the detection system. We’ve noted the location, but until funding is available for that upgrade, the signal will not consistently turn green for people biking.

Hello Resident, Thank you for sticking with this and continuing to flag it. I understand the issue you’re describing at Covenanter & College Mall, especially with east-west bike detection and having to rely on the push button. We took another look, and the root of the issue is the age of the detection equipment at that intersection. It was designed mainly to pick up motor vehicles and doesn’t do a good job detecting bicycles, which is why you’re seeing inconsistent results. You’re also right that previous closures didn’t really resolve the underlying problem. Based on our review, this isn’t something we can fix with a quick adjustment. The right solution is to upgrade the detection system, which would improve detection for everyone, not just cyclists. That said, it requires new equipment and a funding source, so it’s something we need to coordinate and prioritize with other locations across the city. We’ve noted this location and will keep it in the queue as we look at future upgrades. In the meantime, I know it’s not ideal, but the push button is the most reliable way to call the signal at this location. Appreciate you taking the time to report it and follow up. Best, John Garzee Traffic Engineer