Traffic signal malfunction near train tracks, San Jose CA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, a malfunctioning traffic signal at the intersection of San Carlos Street and Almaden Boulevard in San Jose caused confusion for drivers. The left‑turn light was facing the wrong direction, leading to a near‑collision with a northbound train.
Audio|Heard on: Santa Clara CA Transportation Group Calls
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00:36
Transcript:
00:00
Yeah, if you could let the city know that here at San Carlos and Almaden in the left turn lane, the signal light is facing the wrong direction, so people cannot see the light. A car just ran in front of the northbound train.
00:16
Copy, it's confirmed.
00:17
In the westbound direction, the left turn signal is turned the other way.
00:26
Yeah, if you're headed south, the light is turned toward the right, so the left turn lane can't see.
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Location mentioned:
S Almaden Blvd & W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95110
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