traffic signal

noun

: a signal (such as a traffic light) for controlling traffic

Examples of traffic signal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Henry Liu, a civil engineering professor who is leading a study through the University of Michigan, said the rollout of a new traffic signal system could be a lot closer than people realize. Jeff McMurray, Fortune, 11 May 2024 Specific off-site improvements include a new traffic signal, landscaped medians, a buffered bike lane and a two-way cycle track on the south side of Friars Road. Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2024 Power outages caused significant traffic delays in Portage, with crews working to repair traffic signals at intersections. Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 8 May 2024 These units would be able to communicate with smart traffic signals, road sensors, units on board individual vehicles, and edge and cloud nodes. IEEE Spectrum, 6 May 2024 Of those projects, 10 were related to smart traffic signals and seven were related to connected vehicles. Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 2 May 2024 Drivers in both directions will take turns using the northbound lane via a 24/7 traffic signal. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024 The plan includes a new intersection with a traffic signal at the church’s primary entrance. Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024 For an additional $12,000, drivers can purchase a package called Full Self-Driving that can react to traffic signals and gives the vehicles the capability to follow turn-by-turn directions on surface streets. Trisha Thadani, Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of traffic signal was in 1893

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“Traffic signal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/traffic%20signal. Accessed 17 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

traffic signal

noun
: a signal (as a traffic light) for controlling traffic

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