Funny - everyone here in YYC seems to believe that the traffic lights aren't synchronized. I disagree. The city employees responsible for traffic flow impediment have achieved near perfection here. Every light I approach is either already red, or just turning red. My favourites are the ones equipped with motion detectors that trigger amber lights abruptly, which then go straight to red before your brakes have had a chance to cool off. Loads of fun...
Even on overpasses, designed to offset traffic congestion, the city has achieved miraculous results. You can literally (and most often) stop at THREE red lights after taking an off-ramp. The Traffic Flow Impediment system here is an absolute wonder. I'm inclined to bring along a stopwatch one day during my commute, just to see how much time I spend impeded in my travels.
There is no synchronization here in YYC? I beg to differ. I'd almost go so far as to say that there is an incentive program for the programmers - "Red Ahead, Save Green For The Vegetable Drawer!"
Chow. For now...
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Ah yes, the "red light" saga. I appeal to the City programmers also to please fix it so I dont have to live the "red light saga" every time I am in the car with you know who!
Yes, my single, solitary plight on Calgary roads.
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