I think all traffic lights are programmed according to a traffic engineer's prediction of traffic flow at various times of the day. Some are on-demand and some are completely pre-programmed.Does anyone know where I can dig up information on traffic light durations...timing and that sort or stuff?
Does anyone know...
All red lights are exactly 5 seconds shorter then the time I need to open up my pack of smokes, light it and open the window.![]()
Does anyone know where I can dig up information on traffic light durations...timing and that sort or stuff?
No, but if you’re ever on Lake Cook Road in the Northwest Chicago burbs you will hit every light red. The trick is to sit at a green light (no matter how many people are honking and screaming behind you) until it turns yellow. Next take off and keep your speed about 3 mph over the posted speed limit. You will now hit every light green for miles. I discovered this one day while driving from Long Grove to Gand Music in Northfield. The same trick probably works in other areas with hundreds of stop lights on one road.
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No, but if you’re ever on Lake Cook Road in the Northwest Chicago burbs you will hit every light red. The trick is to sit at a green light (no matter how many people are honking and screaming behind you) until it turns yellow. Next take off and keep your speed about 3 mph over the posted speed limit. You will now hit every light green for miles. I discovered this one day while driving from Long Grove to Gand Music in Northfield. The same trick probably works in other areas with hundreds of stop lights on one road.
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No, but if you’re ever on Lake Cook Road in the Northwest Chicago burbs you will hit every light red. The trick is to sit at a green light (no matter how many people are honking and screaming behind you) until it turns yellow. Next take off and keep your speed about 3 mph over the posted speed limit. You will now hit every light green for miles. I discovered this one day while driving from Long Grove to Gand Music in Northfield. The same trick probably works in other areas with hundreds of stop lights on one road.
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