Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
MLK Blvd & Temple St in New Haven, CT. The signal equipment was actually installed a couple years ago, but only recently switched from flashing mode to full operation now that the development and new sidewalk across the street are complete.
The signal rests on green for MLK Blvd but the pedestrian phase only comes on when the button is pushed. Because Temple St is one way and there is no pedestrian conflict when MLK has a green, the pedestrian button is a "hot button," meaning it activates immediately. My understanding is that as long as the MLK green is not about to time out to serve cars waiting on Temple St, the pedestrian button will remain hot, otherwise pedestrians will have to wait for the next cycle.
MLK Blvd & Temple St in New Haven, CT. The signal equipment was actually installed a couple years ago, but only recently switched from flashing mode to full operation now that the development and new sidewalk across the street are complete.
The signal rests on green for MLK Blvd but the pedestrian phase only comes on when the button is pushed. Because Temple St is one way and there is no pedestrian conflict when MLK has a green, the pedestrian button is a "hot button," meaning it activates immediately. My understanding is that as long as the MLK green is not about to time out to serve cars waiting on Temple St, the pedestrian button will remain hot, otherwise pedestrians will have to wait for the next cycle.
