In July I posted some observations about morning traffic. Apparently a traffic signal controlling off-bound I-440 traffic at Lake Boone Trail was timed such that the queue was backing up into 440 traffic. The resulting 3 miles of stop and go traffic created a stressful, risky situation for commuters.

One of gogoraleigh’s readers saw the post and passed it on to someone who could correct the problem. Within 48 hours the morning commute cleaned up and traffic has traveled a steady 45+ mph, even during heavy traffic loads, ever since.

I want to take this opportunity to thank whomever was involved in this signal tuning. There are thousands of signals in Raleigh, but few employees to monitor them. It is good to know that people out there are indeed listening.

I don’t claim to have a direct line, but the City of Raleigh website does show a series of phone numbers to use for reporting problems on area roads:

• Hazards and visual obstructions:  890-3430
• Potholes:   831-6446
• Signal malfunctions:  890-3020
• Signs missing:  831-6608

Help to keep the city abreast of problems by using these numbers to politely report any problems on city streets.