Transcript Slide 1

NEW!! Flashing Yellow Arrows (FYA)
Flashing yellow arrows are coming to town. As part of the city-wide signal light upgrade and
synchronization project, the City of El Centro will install flashing yellow left turn arrows in
addition to the standard red, yellow and green arrows, at the intersection of Imperial Avenue
and State Street. The flashing yellow arrows are part of an effort to increase traffic flow and
maintain safety.
The flashing yellow arrows will move
more vehicles through an intersection
with less delay by allowing drivers to
turn left when there is a gap in the
oncoming traffic without having to
wait for the green arrow. Drivers
making left hand turns during a
flashing yellow arrow must yield to
oncoming traffic and pedestrians and
turn with caution.
Here's what the new signals will look like and what they mean
A solid red arrow (conventional) means STOP. Drivers turning left
must stop.
A solid yellow arrow (conventional) means stop if it is safe to do so.
A flashing yellow arrow (NEW) means turns are permitted, but you
must first yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians and then proceed
with caution.
A solid green arrow (conventional) means turn left. Oncoming traffic
must stop. Do not go straight.