Grüne Welle
I agree with you if you say that this is not really a pretty photo. :)But it's actually neat what it shows: this is part of a progressive signal system in Wiesbaden. These "speed traffic lights" are positioned at the 2. Ring - a beltway going around half of the city, trying to lighten up traffic downtown.
If you don't drive faster than 30km/h here, you'll hit what we call the "Grüne Welle" (green wave). The other light shows 40 when it's on.
Sorry about the weird color of the sign above. I had my flash on and this is how the reflection came out.
Labels: signs
posted by Nicola @ 9:21 AM
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7 Comments:
Nice shot. What happens if you're walking?
What a great idea!!
Bei wieviel Kilometer/Stunde ? 1km/Stunde. Da muss man wirklich kleine Schritte machen !
Hihi, I'm from Germany and I've never seen such a sign.
I think it's hilarious... =)
Does it actually work?!
It is a great idea. How well does it work?
Regards,
Mark
I wish my traffic lights worked in such a coordinated fashion. Here they are triggered by the presence of traffic; in practice that means a lot of red lights. Interesting photo.
bob & perle de rosee - Smile! For walkers I'd say you're fine with any speed :). If you're a good cyclist you might even be able to compete with the cars here.
moonsoleil & ggraph - It works quite well if everyone else keeps the same speed as well.
grain of sand - glad you like it. I'm afraid you won't need it that often here though. I often feel like I'm hitting more the red lights than the green...
fraser - I'd say this sign is an exception. You don't see it that often here. Lots of red traffic lights here as well ;).
sam & santy - thank you for your comments! Always appreciated!
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