Broken Traffic Signal Needs New Controller

Fairhope, Alabama 

 

Fairhope/Bancroft traffic signal broken.


Traffic signal controller.

 

TEMPORARY 4-WAY STOP CONTINUES

The traffic signal at the corner of Bancroft and Fairhope Avenue downtown needs an entirely new controller, because parts are no longer readily available for the 30 year old device. 

Bagby & Russell Electric company of Theodore, AL. was selected by the city council to replace the equipment for $31,350; it could take another month to procure the equipment. 

Mayor Sullivan added the new controller will allow for installation of pedestrian crossing signals someday as well.

The cabinet will be an Econolite 16 Channell TS2-Type 1 complete with a Reno 1600GE Monitor and Econolite Cobalt © Controller. The contractor will remove and dispose of the existing cabinet, bench test, install and hook up the new cabinet.

 


Comments

Anonymous said…
Actually, I think traffic is moving better with this being a 4 way stop.
Anonymous said…
Another example of great strategic planning.
Anonymous said…
Someone needs to educate drivers about what a flashing red light , at an intersection , means. Some people do not care who got there first or whose turn it is to go. It is always their turn to go.
Anonymous said…
The blinking traffic light works better than the stop light .
Anonymous said…
If they want a signal there it should be synchronized with others so traffic wont start backing up again.
Anonymous said…
I wish the City would put up some temporary stop sighs. I admit to being flummoxed as to who's turn it is to go.
Anonymous said…
Since the blinking light was started, the flow of traffic seems to be very smooth. I think they should try making all the lights downtown like that on a trial basis and see how it goes.
Anonymous said…
Nothing like forward planning
Anonymous said…
traffic cirle would b nice there to.
Anonymous said…
Yes! The Gaston Traffic Circle!