Sounds like sensor-based lights and not timed lights? Regardless, Redmond, WA is full of sensor-based lights. Hence I catch myself speeding up to an otherwise empty lane and a green light. 'cuz if I don't hurry up, it'll turn red.
Timed lights work, I've seen it in action. Top of my head, Indianapolis 20 some years ago, Capitol Avenue going north I'd bet you could go from (what is effectively) Zero Street to 38th and not hit a red light.
Timed lights work, I've seen it in action. Top of my head, Indianapolis 20 some years ago, Capitol Avenue going north I'd bet you could go from (what is effectively) Zero Street to 38th and not hit a red light.