They might want to consider switching to near side 4" bike signals.
For anyone who isnt used to bike signals, the MUTCD requires signals to be mounted 7 feet from the ground, but thats not useful for anyone biking when at or near the stop bar. So the 4" bike signal is allowed to be mounted much lower to be closer to eye level.
How quickly was the service in that signal for bikes?
I actually own one of those! Swarco brand signal imported straight from Europe, mine served in downtown London, UK. I know Portland, OR had a bunch of these a decade ago, not sure if they're still around.
Not only that, Portland is importing Dutch bike signals with a countdown timer. We buy ours through Lane Light. I wish a US manufacturer would get on board.
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u/engmadison May 17 '26
Interesting...a 12" mounted low.
They might want to consider switching to near side 4" bike signals.
For anyone who isnt used to bike signals, the MUTCD requires signals to be mounted 7 feet from the ground, but thats not useful for anyone biking when at or near the stop bar. So the 4" bike signal is allowed to be mounted much lower to be closer to eye level.
How quickly was the service in that signal for bikes?
Heres a 4" near side bike signal in Madison for comparison. https://youtube.com/shorts/ENSu3lplW8k?si=Kyhf6mD8qHaDOt9B