8/9/2013
Reed Hollinshead
ITD Communication
208-334-8881
reed.hollinshead@itd.idaho.gov
New Flashing Yellow Arrow traffic signal coming to Weiser Wednesday
BOISE - Flashing Yellow Arrow (FYA) traffic signals have been installed in
Fruitland and Payette in the last few years. Soon, Weiser can be added to
the list.
A new FYA signal will replace the existing signal at
the intersection of U.S. 95 and Park Avenue on Wednesday (Aug. 14). The
timing of the installation is dependent on the readiness of the new
traffic controller/cabinet.
Click here for a picture of an FYA signal.
“We are setting up the timing plan so that when the pedestrian button is pushed, the conflicting left turn will only get a green arrow indication,” explained Southwest Idaho Traffic Engineer Kevin Sablan. “The flashing yellow arrow will not be displayed simultaneously with the pedestrian walk indication.”
An elementary school is located northeast of the intersection.
“The FYA signal is more efficient,” Sablan said. “It moves traffic through more quickly, and reduces the frustration for waiting drivers.” Sablan also said the signal saves on motorists' fuel and time at the intersection.
The flashing yellow arrow means, "proceed with caution and yield to oncoming traffic."
The signal has four phases:
1. Green arrow represents a protected turn
2. Flashing yellow arrow - proceed with caution and yield to oncoming traffic
3. Solid Yellow arrow - prepare to stop
4. Solid Red arrow - stop
Flashing yellow arrows indicate a permissive move for drivers turning left. They can make a left turn but must yield to oncoming traffic.
FYA signals are already in place in many southwest Idaho towns, and are added as part of new construction or when funds allow for a replacement, Sablan said. They have been added in recent years to intersections in Emmett, Mountain Home, McCall, Nampa, Fruitland, Payette, Meridian, Boise and Nampa.