Monthly Archives: February 2014

Waiting for the Kids to Return: West Delavan Ave. at School # 56

Much like the signals that were once in front of Holy Name of Jesus Church on Bailey Avenue, these signals on West Delavan Avenue in front of School #56 were installed solely to allow children to safely cross the street. … Continue reading

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More Four-way Signals in the Expressway Age: Humboldt Parkway and Northampton Street

In our last post, featuring signals on Grider Street near ECMC, we examined the installation of traditional fixed 4-way signals as part of the Kensington Expressway project.  At the twin intersections of Humboldt Parkway and Northampton Street, right outside of the … Continue reading

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Four-way Signals in the Expressway Age: Grider Street at Pembroke and Warwick Avenues

When we think of fixed 4-way signals, we often think of old-fashioned city streetscapes, and simpler times, before city streets were widened and expressways tore their way through our neighborhoods.  In reality, fixed 4-way signals were still being installed during … Continue reading

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