Crossville Council Likes Idea of some Traffic Lights Changed to Flashing Late at Night.

The Crossville city council waived their rules in order to take action on an item of business that was not listed on the agenda, changing certain traffic lights to what is known as soft flash.

Changing some city traffic lights to flashing

late at night now under consideration.

Brought up under the City Manager's report, the city street department is looking at the possibility of changing how some traffic lights operate late at night when traffic is low by setting them to flash. The city has collected a list of 15 intersections that they are studying to consider this change.

According to Street Department Supervisor Kevin Music, there are some requirements to consider for an intersection. One is that some 200 feet of sight distance is needed. The time frame of the flashing is still under discussion but is expected to start around 11 PM or Midnight and then return to regular operation at 5 AM.

Councilman Danny Wyatt commented that he felt such a change could save gas and time.

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Also discussed was letting the public know about the changes and what the proper technique for using such an intersection is. Under state law, the flashing red light requires drivers to come to a complete stop before proceeding if the roadway is clear. When approaching a yellow flashing light a driver must proceed with caution.

The city will announce the date when such a program will go into effect and keep records of any accidents in case intersections need to be returned to regular operation.

Intersections that the city is considering at the current time include:

127S at Cleveland St./Elmo Dr.

127S at First St.

127N at Fourth St.

127N at Woodmere/Subway

127N at Lowes

127N at Walmart

Tenth St. at Miller Ave.

Livingston Rd. at Miller Ave.

Livingston Rd. at Elmore Rd.

West Ave. at Stanley St.

Tennessee Ave. at 70/Sparta Highway

Northside/Northwest Connector at 70N (Flea Market)

Webb Ave. at East First St.

Webb Ave. at Genesis Rd.

Dunbar Rd. at Lantana Rd.

The list is subject to change.

A motion to direct the city staff to move forward with the project was approved unanimously by the council.