Carrboro will install bicycle detection systems at several signalized intersections in the coming weeks. Work is scheduled for locations including W. Main Street at Roberson Street and NC Highway 54 at West Poplar Avenue. Minor traffic delays may occur during the upgrades.
The installations, set to take place during September and October, will equip the town with inductive loops. These devices are embedded into the road and are calibrated to detect bicycles at intersections. Expect to potentially be briefly stopped as workers do their thing. It’s a small price to pay for an infrastructure that’s looking to better accommodate those who cycle.
According to a statement obtained by the Town of Carrboro, they work in a three-step process: Detection happens when a bicycle enters the zone at the intersection, then Activation sends a signal to the traffic signal controller. Finally, Actuation means cyclists can get a green light without unnecessary waiting…