Rapid transit signals

Black transit signals are for buses ONLY and provide transit priority at key intersections. YELLOW traffic signals are for cars and other vehicles to navigate intersections safely! 

Curb-running transit signals are installed either on an arm directly above the dedicated transit or an adjacent pole with a “TRANSIT SIGNAL” sign providing clear visibility to transit operators and minimizing confusion for general traffic vehicles.

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Above: This figure shows the different types of transit signal 'lights' including "green arrows''  and "green balls''.

• The "GREEN ARROW'' indicates protected movement for transit in the direction of the green arrow (i.e. through, right, or left). 
• The "GREEN BALL'' indicates where transit vehicles may perform non-conflictive permissive movements alongside the complementary green indicator (yellow head) for general traffic.

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Above: A photo of the new transit signal at Wellington Street and Queens Avenue.