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How should drivers approach a flashing yellow left-turn signal? <br />Drivers should stop at the intersection, and yield to oncoming traffic. If and when it is <br />safe, make your left turn and proceed through the intersection. When the available time <br />for the flashing yellow arrow ends, the solid yellow left-turn arrow begins. The solid <br />yellow retains its standard meaning: the left turn signal is about to go to red and they <br />should prepare to stop, or prepare to complete their left turn if they are in the <br />intersection. <br />Why not use a solid green light instead of the flashing yellow arrow? <br />The solid green light is often misunderstood as a left turn indicator. This is because <br />drivers naturally think “green means go”. Traffic making a left turn on a solid green light <br />sometimes does not yield to oncoming traffic, which can result in more crashes. The <br />flashing yellow arrow allows left turns but at the same time communicates the “caution” <br />message to drivers. The flashing yellow left-turn arrow is especially effective at <br />intersections with high volumes of traffic. The flashing yellow left-turn arrow will be <br />operational when traffic volumes permit, typically during non-rush hours. <br />Are other states using this type of signal? <br />Yes. The Federal Highway Administration has approved the use of flashing yellow arrow <br />in the latest version of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices that is the manual <br />that defines the standards used by road managers nationwide to install and maintain <br />traffic control devices on all public streets, highways, bikeways, and private roads open <br />to public traffic. <br />Below is a link to MODOT's website with a video and more detailed information on the <br />flashing yellow arrows: <br />http://www.modot.mo.gov/stlouis/links/flashingyellowarrows.htm <br />Upcoming Meetings: <br />Monday, June 7 6:30 PM City Council Meeting at Heman Park Community Center <br />Monday, June 14 6:00 PM Study Session - Delinquent Refuse Bills Issues <br />th <br />Monday, June 21 6:30 PM City Council Meeting - 5 floor City Hall <br />Monday, June 28 6:00 PM Study Session - Council Rules and Strategic <br /> Planning Retreat Report <br />Attachments: <br />Public Works Week-In-Review <br />Boards and Commissions Meeting Minutes <br />Standard & Poor’s Letter re bond rating <br />Council attachments are available upon request by contacting Deanna Townson at <br />505-8531 or dtownson@ucitymo.org <br />