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In some areas here they actually post signs telling drivers that the lights are timed for certain speeds. What bugs me is when they set the timing for just over the speed limit, which is a recipe for wasted fuel, or I guess since everyone speeds anyway maybe it works out for the greater percentage of drivers.
I used to live at Tyson's Corner west of DC and commute to a Mercedes Dealership in Arlington. I would take route 123, Chain Bridge Road to work. It was 35 MPH and the lights were timed perfectly. Many days I would look over at the Interstate and see the bumper to bumper madness while I was cruising along in my 84 CRX and averaging 44 MPG, 27 years ago.
Even when lights are not timed properly you can still time your arrival to avoid stopping completely. It's when the cars trip them at just the wrong time that it really sucks and you totally waste your momentum.
regards
Mech
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