Residents report traffic‑signal problems; city manager explains corridor programming and upcoming TxDOT intersection project

A resident described recent problems where a signal “turned yellow, so I started braking, and it went back to green,” raising safety concerns at several intersections. City Manager Chris Barker said that fail‑safe programming should prevent that behavior, that technicians can review remote logs and examine cabinets on‑site, and that sun glare or equipment faults can explain some transient problems.

Barker explained corridor signal timing prioritizes movements on major corridors (Mid Cities) to improve throughput and that individual signals are not always allowed to operate independently without disrupting the corridor. On a separate safety concern at the on‑ramp to 183 (Dickey Drive), Barker said the city funded engineering and a controlled intersection with TxDOT has been approved, but implementation could take 1–2 years and is part of a >$1,000,000 project.