It appears that the city gave the traffic signal at Via de la Escuela some attitude. I have not seen anything about the signal, but I have observed the following on several occasions while passing through this area. Whenever someone exceeds the already absurdly low 40 MPH limit going eastbound on YL (divided thoroughfare with two lanes each direction) the signal punishes motorists in both directions by immediately changing to red for at least 30 seconds, even if there are no vehicles waiting to turn on Via de la Escuela. Nearby, there is an electronic sign (radar) that greets eastbound motorists as they come downhill just before the signal. Safety-philes will argue about the school being there but this phenomenon occurs well after school hours to include late nights and weekends. This signal could be aggravating to residents, as I rarely see anyone drive at 40 or less through this area. I would not be surprised if this signal is really rigged to punish speeders, as this practice occurs in other cities such as Thousand Oaks and Pleasanton.