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Board approves flashing yellow left-turn arrows for signals, two aldermen vote no
Summary
The Board approved a resolution authorizing flashing yellow left-turn arrows on city traffic signals as allowed by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices; directors said the change improves clarity and can reduce collisions. Two aldermen voted against the measure.
The Hendersonville Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the use of flashing yellow left-turn arrows on city traffic signals, a move city staff said will make permissive left turns clearer for drivers and give signal engineers more timing flexibility.
The board approved resolution 2025-03, which authorizes traffic engineers to install flashing yellow left-turn arrows where studies show they are appropriate. The motion passed by majority vote; Alderman Goodwin and Alderman Dixon recorded "no" votes.
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