you can direct them to this person:


You stated that your steel frame bicycle does not actuate the signal. It may take some information on how to position your bicycle across the sensor, but it should be able to "see" your bicycle. Even if there was a malfunction and you did not get detected, the eastbound and westbound through-traffic movements are quite heavy, and the vehicles that are waiting behind you will actuate the signal when it is your turn to go.

I have sent a request to our crews to double-check the sensitivity of the detection and verify that bicycles are being detected. If they find that they are not, we will address the problem immediately; it is one of our goals to be bicycle-friendly, and that includes having detection that is sensitive enough to serve the commuting bicyclist. If you need information about how to position your bicycle to ensure good detection, all of the local bicycle clubs have this information and are always happy to share.

I hope that I have addressed all of your concerns. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact me directly at (206) 386-4529 or chris.faulkner@seattle.gov.