Description
At the intersection of E 50th and Hiawatha, when LRT trains come and Hiawatha is busy, Hiawatha gets backed up. That light is programmed to turn green for 50th when it detects a train. Once the crossing guards are activated, it turns green for Hiawatha. Once the train has cleared the crossing, it returns to green for 50th.
The problems are twofold: It turns green for 50th before and after a train, even when there are no cars on 50th, -and- when it turns green for Hiawatha while a train is crossing the intersection, it only stays green long enough for about three cars to get through the light. As a result it can take several cycles before traffic on Hiawatha can get through the intersection.
Can anything be done to remedy this? Can sensors for traffic on 50th be installed? And/or can the green for Hiawatha be lengthened to last longer when a train is going though the crossing?
Thank you!
also asked...
A. West
A. Too Short
A. No Answer Given
A. 7/13/2018
A. 16:30
A. E 50th St & Hiawatha
6 Comments
Acknowledged Minneapolis 311 (Verified Official)
John Thomas (Registered User)
Closed Minneapolis 311 (Verified Official)
Closed date : 2018-07-16 11:28:19.0
Case Resolved
Intersection is operating properly. Prior to train arrival, the signal goes through a "clear out" phase for 50th.
Reopened Trevor (Registered User)
I understand that. Does it have to a "clear out" phase for 50th even when 50th has no traffic, though?
Also, can the green on Hiawatha that follows that "clear out" phase be set to hold for longer?
Or, more generally, can anything be done to help traffic flow better through this intersection during rush times?
Thank you.
Acknowledged Minneapolis 311 (Verified Official)
Closed Minneapolis 311 (Verified Official)
Closed date : 2018-07-17 13:17:14.0
Case Resolved
Intersection is operating properly.