Description

Traffic turning left onto Henning Rd from The Track Area of Union Ave. going towards Saratoga Lake has a turn lane but no designated traffic signal so you have to wait for all the cars to go by before you turn, the same goes for those vehichels coming from Saratoga Lake looking to turn into Yaddo. There are 3 lanes and 2 traffic signals for those lanes. A traffic signal with only left arrows needs to be placed at this interesction in front of the turn lanes. Throughout the city of Saratoga Springs I see stupid and ridiculous traffic signal set ups. This is one of them. Another one is West Avenue at Church St. there are 2 solid colored traffic lights where there should be one signal with only left arrows and one solid which would make taking a left turn onto West Ave. from Church St. much safer since oncoming traffic does not always give you an opportunity to turn. Traffic signal with just arrows should be placed at all major turn lanes throughout the city to make driving safer. I realize that it may be a money issue for the city so why not just get a cover that goes over current lights that would have an arrow cut out of it to only show light in the shape of an arrow in the direction you need rather than buy brand new lights. I am sure there is something out there like I described to turn a solid light into a turn arrow light for less than the cost of a new light.