Ever pull up to a Traffic Light that you know is not going to change, just because you are on a bicycle?

Here's what you can do:

First, look for the magnetic loop cut into the pavement and be sure your bicycle is aligned directly over the loop, not the center of it.

If you are in the City of Seattle, look for a "T" -they sometimes paint them where you should place your wheel. It works!! In Bellevue they paint an "X" for the same purpose. In Port Townsend there is a small bicycle symbol to indicate where your bike should be to trigger the light.

If the light will not change for bicycles at all, it can be adjusted - call the city or county DOT. In Seattle you can contact Pauh Wang at Pauh.Wang@Seattle.gov.

Give him exact specifics of the intersection, cross street and direction. Usually he can get the light adjusted and even get a "T" painted!