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What
is the purpose of a traffic signal?
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The
Engineering Department Traffic Signal System operates to provide
safe passage for vehicles and pedestrians at an intersection
which has conflicting movements.
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What
signal system is used by the City?
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The
City of Sarasota's traffic signal system is a "closed loop
system". The main purpose of the "closed loop system"
is to coordinate the signal operations between adjacent intersections
along an arterial street. These are broken down into timing
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If you notice a signal light is out or in flash, please
phone the City of Sarasota Public Works Department at
365-7870. They are available from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, excluding national holidays. |
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Public
Works after hours emergency signal answering service can
be reached at:
954-4148. |
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If
you are reporting a signal problem in the County, please
phone the Sarasota County Traffic Signals Department at:
316-1460 |
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Traffic
signals that operate under the jurisdiction of the City of Sarasota
fall into two categories:
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Signals
under City control:
All of the timing and maintenance is the responsibility of the
City. The timing is done through the Engineering Department,
and the maintenance is done through the Public Works Department.
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Signals
under multi-jurisdictional control:
The responsibility for the signals is shared between different
agencies. For example, signals on state roadways such as US
41, US 301, and Fruitville Road, are managed by the Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the City. The FDOT is
responsible for the timing of the signals, while the City is
responsible for the maintenance.
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What
is a timing section?
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How
do Loops Operate? |
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