By Larry Judkins
Glenn County Observer
When I moved to Northern California in 1982 (41 years ago this very day, in fact), Orland had only one traffic light.
Now, the city is about to get its sixth such signal.
This newest traffic light will be located at the intersection of Newville Road and Commerce Lane.
It is being installed as part of the City of Orland’s conditions of approval for the Maverik Fueling Center project being built at 4473 Commerce Lane, across the street from the currently operating Flying J/Pilot Travel Center.
Condition #41 states:
Developer shall install a traffic signal, controller, vehicle detection and intersection improvements including curb, gutter, pedestrian facilities, crosswalks, striping and signage. The traffic signal shall utilize camera detection for vehicles approaching the intersection. Improvements shall be installed and completed prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit by the City.
As can be seen from the photo accompanying this report, the new traffic signal is not yet operating. (As this reporter witnessed a few days ago, this did not prevent at least one driver from flying through the intersection without stopping or even slowing down, despite the fact that the old stop signs are still in place.)
Following a call to Orland City Hall Tuesday afternoon, this reporter was told that the precise date the signals would become operational was not known.
Until then, continue to treat this intersection as a four-way stop.
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