Right Turn Arrow Traffic Lights | 1st Ave & Saginaw St

This video explores the classic traffic light setup at the intersection of Saginaw Street with 1st Avenue and Martin Luther King Avenue in Downtown Flint, Michigan. This installation features 12-inch LED Durasig 2-way and 3-way clusters on a traditional wire span. A key feature is a dedicated right turn arrow head with a "RIGHT" sign on top, which manages traffic turning onto Saginaw Street.

📍 Location: Saginaw St at 1st Ave & Martin Luther King Ave, Flint, MI 48502 (Downtown Flint)

🛣️ Nearby Streets & Landmarks Saginaw Street, Martin Luther King Avenue, 1st Avenue, Kearsley Street, I-69, I-475. This is a major intersection in the heart of Downtown Flint, located directly under one of the iconic Flint Arches. It's adjacent to the University of Michigan-Flint campus, the Mass Transportation Authority (MTA) transit center, and numerous local businesses and restaurants in the downtown corridor.

This video documents a classic Durasig wire span installation that has been modernized with LED lenses. The system uses a combination of 2-way clusters and a 3-way cluster to control the various movements of this complex intersection. The dedicated right turn arrow signal ensures a protected turning phase for traffic, and the intersection is equipped with 6 LED pedestrian signals to manage foot traffic in this busy downtown area.

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💬 What is a protected right turn, and how does a dedicated signal like this one improve traffic flow? This setup uses a separate head for the right turn. Let me know your preference in the comments!

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