Gore Boulevard Traffic Signal Improvements
Summary
Ten of eleven signals along Gore Boulevard have been converted, and a $494,000 LMPO grant can now fund full traffic activation (Phase 3), which studies show could cut travel times by about 40 percent. Council members relayed constituent frustration with flashing yellow arrows and desynchronized lights.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Full activation costs roughly $34,000-$35,000 per signal, covered by the $494,000 LMPO grant rather than city funds.
Every driver who commutes Gore Boulevard daily, including Council Member Brown who calls it a disaster right now.
Shorter-trip travelers may see slightly longer delays while the system prioritizes high-volume movements.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Nov 3, 2026
Ten of eleven signals along Gore Boulevard have been converted, and a $494,000 LMPO grant can now fund full traffic activation (Phase 3), which studies show could cut travel times by about 40 percent. Council members relayed constituent frustration with flashing yellow arrows and desynchronized lights.
City Council - Aug 25, 2026
Signal upgrades at all 11 Gore Boulevard intersections are running ahead of the September 28 finish date, and early intersections already seem to flow better. Council Member Dimery raised safety concerns about the new flashing yellow left-turn signals at Lori Tatum/I-44, and staff agreed to re-evaluate.
City Council - Mar 10, 2026
A study found Gore Blvd signals are mistimed and left turns are over-restricted. A $50,000 retiming could cut delays 25%; a full $1.4 million upgrade could reach 40%, phased in as funding allows.
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