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Scottsdale council asks staff to study lagging left-turn signals and yellow timing for safety
Summary
The council directed staff to bring a presentation on lagging left-turn signals and extending yellow/amber timing to evaluate intersection safety and consistency across the city.
Scottsdale council members voted to direct the city manager to agendize a staff presentation and discussion on lagging left-turn signals and potential changes to yellow/amber signal timing, citing safety concerns and a desire for a uniform citywide approach.
Mayor Lisa Boroski said the items were intended to consider whether extending yellow lights and standardizing arrow behavior would reduce dangerous right-angle (T-bone) collisions. She asked staff to evaluate the safety data and present alternatives.
Vice Mayor Jan DeBoskis and other council members supported combining items 8 and 9 into one presentation. City attorney Louie Santayo said agendized discussion does not commit the council to a particular outcome; it merely provides staff an opportunity to present data and recommendations.
No specific timing or budget was approved at the meeting; the council’s direction was to have traffic engineers lay out safety data and options for a future council hearing.
Council members said they want a consistent signal approach across Scottsdale and noted other jurisdictions have eliminated lagging arrows for safety reasons; staff will report back with technical analysis and recommended next steps.
