traffic signal box
A "traffic signal box" is a crucial component of urban traffic management systems, housing the controls for traffic lights and often serving as canvases for public art.
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Definition
B2Transportation Engineering
(technical, common)A metal or plastic cabinet that contains the electronic controls for traffic lights at intersections.
Example
- The traffic signal box at the intersection malfunctioned, causing a delay in traffic flow.
- Engineers inspected the traffic signal box to ensure the lights were synchronized correctly.
B2Urban Infrastructure
(common)An enclosure found at street corners housing the circuitry that manages traffic signals.
Example
- The city council commissioned artists to paint murals on traffic signal boxes to deter graffiti.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "traffic signal box":
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