20020672 Ver 3_Attachment 16 - 05-13-14 NCDOT to make signal phasing changes at UC Intersection_20141126

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NCDOT To Make Signal Phasing Changes At Union
County Intersection
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
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Motorists will be able to turn at flashing yellow arrow (FYA)
CHARLOTTE –The N.C. Department of Transportation is currently integrating a flashing
yellow arrow (FYA) on U.S. 74 at Main Street in Wingate. This new type of signal will be
phased gradually over several weeks.
The flashing yellow arrow slightly varies from the typical green arrow and green circular
light, which indicate protected and permitted left turns. Instead, there is a flashing yellow
arrow between the solid green and solid yellow arrows on the signal. When the flashing
yellow arrow is displayed left turns are permitted, meaning drivers must yield to oncoming
traffic and pedestrians before turning.
Motorists will see changes at the following times:
„Now through May 21 - The flashing yellow arrow will be implemented from 6 p.m. to
6:30 a.m., Monday through Sunday; and
„May 22 - The flashing yellow arrow will be implemented 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
NCDOT first installed this type of signal in February 2005 at the employee/visitor
entrance to Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. It was part of a national study
sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration to improve driver understanding
of left-turn traffic signal displays and to reduce accidents at signalized
intersections.
Drivers are encouraged to provide feedback on the new style left-turn
traffic signals. Comments may be provided to Laura Jean at (704) 983-
4400.
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***Editor's Note*** - A flyer describing the FYA is attached.
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