I was waiting at a left turn signal today. Green light didn't trip so I nearly had an accident getting over to the sidewalk from the center of the road.
So off goes my complaint to the city. I'll keep you all updated.
"Hello Ms. Olay,
As an avid cyclist, I would like to request that new traffic signals or current traffic signals on San Jose's roads that have bicycle lanes to have easy markings of actuators on the ground for easy identification. Cyclists should easily spot these actuators on the ground such that they can place their bicycles directly over them to request green, especially on left turn lanes.
I have noticed that there are some roads which do in fact have these markings (with tar), but some others--notably older ones, and repaved roads--make it hard for one to find the "spot" on the road in order to request a green light from the signal, thus forcing one to run a red light (safely) because the light never turns green.
By simply marking these with white paint, or cheaper with tar since the city is facing a tight budget, we all could make San Jose a green and unique city promoting its citizens to find cleaner alternative methods of travel, as well as protecting those who have already chosen this greener alternative.
Thank you for your consideration, and your time!
Jimmy L."
I was actually at Piedmont & Sierra today, not way over at 33rd St.
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