Our project, the Bright Light's Project, for Money, Energy and Power class, is aimed at benefiting the Hinesburg community.
We have identified the traffic light at the intersection of CVU Rd/ Shelburne Falls Road and Route 116 as a system that can be improved and made more efficient. We have found that many CVU students and citizens of Hinesburg to be idling in large amounts of unnecessary traffic.
The light for Route 116 does not allow for the people turning left onto CVU Rd to safely do so. This is because drivers coming north from the town of Hinesburg create a constant flow of traffic that builds up, so when Route 116 going South light turns green, drivers turning left onto CVU Rd are blocked. This creates a large problem mainly in the morning when students of CVU are trying to get to school.
However the students are not the only ones affected. Citizens of Hinesburg who are trying to go straight through the light are blocked by the cars waiting to turn left.
Our goal is to help reduce environmental pollution from idling, maintain a steady traffic flow through CVU Rd and Hinesburg, and help the public save gas money.
To do this we will encourage the state to reprogram the light so that Route 116 going South gets a green light before Route 116 North does. This will allow for several people to get through the light, including people turning left, before the Northbound traffic receives a green light.
We would like you to take ten seconds out of your day to sign our petition to change the light on Route 116. Changing the light will limit the amount of unnecessary traffic and idling.
Thank you for your time,
Keller Longchamp, Nicole Bouffard,
Amelia Dodds, Jack Carnahan
Updates
December 18, 2014
The feedback regarding the current signal timing at the intersection has been consistent and enlightening. We are currently preparing a formal proposal to present to the local transportation authorities based on these observations.
December 18, 2014
The level of support for this project demonstrates a shared desire to improve our local infrastructure. It is encouraging to see our community take such a clear interest in efficiency and environmental responsibility.
24 Comments
A true modern roundabout would passively adapt to changes in traffic flow. It would also reduce casualties about 10-fold, and reduce travel times while paradoxically reducing traffic speed.
Change the light or add a turn lane for north and southbound traffic. (Eek..more road construction)
Definitely a conversation worth starting. Wondering about one thing... Look closely at the wording in the key paragraph which describes the delayed light request. If I'm reading correctly, the last line should read "before the North bound traffic receives a green light." Southbound traffic is coming down the hill, turning left to get to CVU. The Northbound traffic would be coming out of the village, waiting for a "delayed green" while Southbound traffic turns left. No?
fantastic idea, not only is it reducing idling, but also making it safer for those turning onto CVU rd
Definitely a good idea. It is a big step in reducing the amount of idling associated with CVU.
Makes a lot of sense, should reduce pollution and save money.
yes! Fix that light and the one at Lantman's!!
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Our project, the Bright Light's Project, for Money, Energy and Power class, is aimed at benefiting the Hinesburg community.
We have identified the traffic light at the intersection of CVU Rd/ Shelburne Falls Road and Route 116 as a system that can be improved and made more efficient. We have found that many CVU students and citizens of Hinesburg to be idling in large amounts of unnecessary traffic.
The light for Route 116 does not allow for the people turning left onto CVU Rd to safely do so. This is because drivers coming north from the town of Hinesburg create a constant flow of traffic that builds up, so when Route 116 going South light turns green, drivers turning left onto CVU Rd are blocked. This creates a large problem mainly in the morning when students of CVU are trying to get to school.
However the students are not the only ones affected. Citizens of Hinesburg who are trying to go straight through the light are blocked by the cars waiting to turn left.
Our goal is to help reduce environmental pollution from idling, maintain a steady traffic flow through CVU Rd and Hinesburg, and help the public save gas money.
To do this we will encourage the state to reprogram the light so that Route 116 going South gets a green light before Route 116 North does. This will allow for several people to get through the light, including people turning left, before the Northbound traffic receives a green light.
We would like you to take ten seconds out of your day to sign our petition to change the light on Route 116. Changing the light will limit the amount of unnecessary traffic and idling.
Thank you for your time,
Keller Longchamp, Nicole Bouffard,
Amelia Dodds, Jack Carnahan
Updates
December 18, 2014
The feedback regarding the current signal timing at the intersection has been consistent and enlightening. We are currently preparing a formal proposal to present to the local transportation authorities based on these observations.
December 18, 2014
The level of support for this project demonstrates a shared desire to improve our local infrastructure. It is encouraging to see our community take such a clear interest in efficiency and environmental responsibility.
24 Comments
Thanks for recognizing a problem. Who, specifically, are you contacting regarding this issue? Thanks.
A true modern roundabout would passively adapt to changes in traffic flow. It would also reduce casualties about 10-fold, and reduce travel times while paradoxically reducing traffic speed.
Change the light or add a turn lane for north and southbound traffic. (Eek..more road construction)
Definitely a conversation worth starting. Wondering about one thing... Look closely at the wording in the key paragraph which describes the delayed light request. If I'm reading correctly, the last line should read "before the North bound traffic receives a green light." Southbound traffic is coming down the hill, turning left to get to CVU. The Northbound traffic would be coming out of the village, waiting for a "delayed green" while Southbound traffic turns left. No?
fantastic idea, not only is it reducing idling, but also making it safer for those turning onto CVU rd
Definitely a good idea. It is a big step in reducing the amount of idling associated with CVU.
Makes a lot of sense, should reduce pollution and save money.
yes! Fix that light and the one at Lantman's!!
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