Q: It seems the traffic signals on Winton Road at east Compton and Hempstead Drive in Springfield Township could use a timing study. At the two intersections, it appears that the signals may be set for rush-hour periods when there is no rush-hour traffic. When entering Winton, cars often sit for long red lights while only a half dozen or so pass each way on Winton. Left-turn traffic entering Winton from Hempstead often backs up and is complicated by traffic exiting a new store. - Stuart L. Faber, Springfield Township

        A: Tom Langenbrunner of the Hamilton County Engineer's Office said the timing of the signal varies from a two-minute wait for Hempstead and Compton traffic during rush hour to a 65-second interval during non-peak hours. The signals are linked to a computerized system joining all signals from North Bend Road north to Winton Woods Hamilton County Park.

        At certain times of day the Hempstead light is triggered by sensors in the pavement and motorists must pull up to the painted cross bar at the intersection to activate the light, Mr. Langenbrunner said.

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