Thru Arrow Traffic Lights After Upgrade

This video showcases the recently upgraded traffic light systems at two adjacent intersections along East Oakland Avenue in Lansing, Michigan: N Larch St & E Oakland Ave and N Cedar St & E Oakland Ave. Both modern setups, observed as newly installed, feature new signal heads with backplates, mounted on "wire box span" designs, and notably utilize specific Green Thru Arrows for precise traffic control, replacing older 2-cluster configurations. 📍 Locations Featured: N Larch St & E Oakland Ave AND N Cedar St & E Oakland Ave, Lansing, MI 48906 (North Lansing / Near Old Town & Sparrow Hospital Area) 🛣️ Nearby Streets (Covering Both Intersections): East Oakland Avenue North Larch Street North Cedar Street East Saginaw Street (M-43, major route nearby) East Shiawassee Street (nearby) Grand River Ave (accessible nearby via Cedar/Larch) 🏙️ Nearby Landmarks & Area: Spans the area near Lansing's historic Old Town district and the extensive Sparrow Hospital campus. Close proximity to the Grand River, Brenke Fish Ladder, and Impression 5 Science Center. Area features a mix of industrial, commercial, medical, and residential properties along these North Lansing corridors. 🚦 Signal Features Common to Both Upgrades: Status: Recently Upgraded Housing & Mounting: Features new signal heads equipped with backplates for enhanced visibility, mounted entirely on a "wire box span" across each intersection. These units utilize modern LED illumination. Pedestrian Signals: Includes modern countdown pedestrian signal (CPS) heads at both locations. Operation: All signal heads (both Green Thru Arrows and Green Balls) operate using standard Red-Yellow-Green phasing for their indicated movements. Previous Configuration: Both intersections replaced older setups which consisted of 2 two-way clusters. 🚦 Intersection-Specific Configurations: N Larch St & E Oakland Ave Specifics: Total Heads: 6 Facing E Oakland: 2 heads use Green Thru Arrows, 1 head uses a standard Green Ball. Facing N Larch: 2 heads use Green Thru Arrows, 1 head uses a standard Green Ball. N Cedar St & E Oakland Ave Specifics: Total Heads: 8 Facing E Oakland: 3 heads use Green Thru Arrows, 1 head uses a standard Green Ball. Facing N Cedar: 3 heads use Green Thru Arrows, 1 head uses a standard Green Ball. This video documents two complete traffic signal modernizations on adjacent blocks, highlighting the consistent upgrade features like backplates and countdown pedestrian signals, while showcasing the different counts and applications of Green Thru Arrows used to manage traffic flow at each specific location. 👍 Appreciate seeing detailed comparisons of upgrades at nearby intersections, especially focusing on features like Green Thru Arrows and backplates? Subscribe to DeTrafficStreetBeatz for more explorations of Michigan's traffic infrastructure! Don't forget the notification bell 🔔! 💬 What are your thoughts on the different number of Green Thru Arrows used just one block apart on Oakland Ave (at Larch St vs Cedar St)? Comment below! #DeTrafficStreetBeatz #LarchSt #CedarSt