Getting a Green Light
GetAbout Columbia is working with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) to increase the sensitivity for bicycles at MoDOT intersections. At these intersections traffic signals are triggered by actuator loop wires buried in the pavement. A vehicle disrupts the current when it stops over the sensors, and sends a signal to the traffic signal control box. These actuator loops can detect cars AND bikes, but the bikes must be positioned correctly.
The City of Columbia marks the location of these sensors on the street to indicate how and where a bicycle needs to be positioned to activate the signal. Put your bike tires directly on the bike symbol to activate the signal.
Even if an intersection is not marked, ride your bike down the central wire and stop at the point where three wires meet. That is the sweet spot where your bike will activate the signal.
If a car is at the intersection, it will activate the signal for you.
If you find a signal that needs marking or is not working for bikes, please call (573) 442-7189, ext. 22.
MoDOT roads:
- Stadium
- Providence
- Business Loop
- Rangeline
- College
- Grindstone
- Broadway W of Clinkscales/Manor
- Scott to Flagstone Dr.
- Clark Lane
- Broadway and WW just E of Brickton Rd.
