The big problem is "Right Turn On Red" aka "How Dare A Pedestrian Slow Me Down".
We need to get rid of that rule now that the justification for it no longer exists.
We need to get rid of that rule now that the justification for it no longer exists.
What changed that I was unaware of? As far as I know, it still makes traffic flow much more efficient in most situations.
Also, at least where I live, the walk light wouldn't be on at the same time as someone turning right on red that would be going into my path.
What guarantees this exactly? I'm having a hard time seeing how this is possible.
Right turn on red was mostly implemented to avoid having cars idling waiting for a timer-only light to turn.
Between modern cars with fast engine stop/start and modern sensor technology which triggers lights when there is no opposing traffic, there are a lot of good reasons to remove that rule again.