Uploaded March 2017 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
*Raw footage* *it was windy*
This left turn was formerly protected only, but was recently (late 2016, early 2017) converted to permissive phasing, using a 3-head flashing yellow arrow. Note that the flashing yellow arrow occupies the center lens. Most 3-head flashing yellow arrows share the bottom lens with the solid green arrow, so the jump from flashing yellow to solid yellow is more obvious. Pierce County seems to prefer placing the flashing yellow in the center lens, based on prior installations.
The crosswalk controls were also upgraded (from silent to audible announcements of phasing changes (ADA requirement, I believe)).
The intersection in question is 176 St East at the intersection with 38 Ave East, near Frederickson: goo.gl/iTxgvd. Two other intersections nearby were also upgraded in similar fashion (176 at both 36 Ave East and Waller Rd East).
*Raw footage* *it was windy*
This left turn was formerly protected only, but was recently (late 2016, early 2017) converted to permissive phasing, using a 3-head flashing yellow arrow. Note that the flashing yellow arrow occupies the center lens. Most 3-head flashing yellow arrows share the bottom lens with the solid green arrow, so the jump from flashing yellow to solid yellow is more obvious. Pierce County seems to prefer placing the flashing yellow in the center lens, based on prior installations.
The crosswalk controls were also upgraded (from silent to audible announcements of phasing changes (ADA requirement, I believe)).
The intersection in question is 176 St East at the intersection with 38 Ave East, near Frederickson: goo.gl/iTxgvd. Two other intersections nearby were also upgraded in similar fashion (176 at both 36 Ave East and Waller Rd East).
