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Surprise Traffic Signal Count Matches Growth
SURPRISE, AZ (December 17, 2007) Green, yellow and red are all familiar colors to motorists driving around town, as they are the colors of our traffic signals. The recent population boom has “signaled” a boost in the number of traffic lights here in Surprise. Just five years ago, there were 12 city of Surprise operating traffic signals within city limits, fast forward to today and there are 31 and up to 52 could be up-and-running by 2009.Surprise and communities across the country follow a national standard when determining when to install a traffic signal. The federal “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices,” recommends installation of a traffic light only when traffic volumes warrant.
Three new traffic lights are in the works, or are nearly complete, here in Surprise, because current traffic volumes have hit a high enough level to support their need. They are located at Cactus and Litchfield Roads; Greenway Road and Cotton Lane; and Sunrise and Mountain View.
And future development and residential growth could result in as many as 20 new signals by 2009.
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