Ottawa could eliminate red reverts at intersections

The technology poses a safety hazard to people on bikes, according to some city councillors and cycling advocates.

Red reverts, also called “revert reds,” pose a safety hazard to people on bikes, according to some councillors and cycling advocates.

Coun. Jeff Leiper is bringing a report to the city’s transportation committee next month aimed at putting an end to the practice.

A red revert occurs when a vehicle trips a sensor at an intersection, leading to a traffic light change.

Before the light changes, the sensor does a final check to ensure there’s still a car or bike on the sensor.