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traffic signal
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traffic signal [′traf·ik ‚sig·nəl]
(civil engineering)
With the exception of traffic signs, any power-operated device for regulating, directing, or warning motorists or pedestrians.


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Today, there are more than 50 product categories (and thousands of models) for the home and office, and even more impressive, during the past decade, ENERGY STAR has been a driving force behind the more widespread use of such technological innovations as LED traffic lights, efficient fluorescent lighting, power management systems for office equipment, and low standby energy use.
Police officers were sent to control traffic at major intersections where traffic lights were out.
James Okazaki, assistant general manager for the Los Angeles city Department of Transportation, said that starting in late 2006 or early 2007, the green cycle on traffic lights along Wilshire Boulevard will be lengthened--similar to what's been done along Olympic Boulevard during rush hour.
 
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