North Greenwood signal timing and growing-pains traffic
Summary
A long-planned signal project at one of the city's most dangerous intersections is moving faster because the council let the city buy signal equipment directly. Pedestrians will get more signal heads and protected left turns on Jensen, though left-turn lanes won't fit on Greenwood.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Sep 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $76,467 plus tax and shipping in equipment, offset by deductions from the contractor's contract.
Drivers and pedestrians, especially those crossing at the busiest corner in town.
Until it's turned on, drivers are confused by the dark signals and pedestrians face ongoing risk near the school.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Sep 3, 2026
Residents and Councilmember Montelongo are worried about traffic near North and Greenwood while the signal waits on infrastructure completion — city staff say four to six months out.
City Council - Aug 20, 2026
A long-planned signal project at one of the city's most dangerous intersections is moving faster because the council let the city buy signal equipment directly. Pedestrians will get more signal heads and protected left turns on Jensen, though left-turn lanes won't fit on Greenwood.
City Council - Aug 6, 2026
A resident blasted the long-delayed traffic signal at the school crossing on Amon and Bethel, warning of accidents when school resumes. Councilmember Montelongo said the city is largely done and is now waiting on PG&E to energize it.
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