Douglas Harrington wrote:
I was riding along on route 6 in Seekonk, MA the other day (on the
shoulder
as usual) and came to a red light at a 4-way intersection. Pulled up
behind someone and noticed a sign on the side of the road reading
"Bicycles stop on green". What is that supposed to mean? How are you
supposed to stop on green (and why the hell would you want to)? Am I
missing something? Needless to say I did NOT stop on green, as that
is rediculous and stupid along with being dangerous (are you supposed
to proceed on RED??). Also, since I noticed that one sign i've seen
several along US 6, but only in MA. Anyone have any info on them (and
their meaning) before I email MassHighway?

Until recently, Mass. was the only place I have ever cycled. I have never
seen such a sign. I have seen signs saying "Cyclists stop on line for
green" which means something completely different. The intent is for
cyclists to stop on the line _when red_ in order to trip the sensor. Are
you leaving out a graphic between "on" and "green" that is also painted on
the ground, showing where cyclists should stop to be detected and change the
light from red to green?

Austin