center turn lanes are perfect for urban traffic. we want dozens of them across downtownpash wrote:The only thing I don't like about it is the center turn lanes; I hope they eventually get filled in at mid-block.
they slow people down so they're not trying to rush a left turn which is safer for pedestrians
they don't block traffic so busses and trains can go around a turn
they create an obstacle oncoming drivers have to slow down for (skinnier = slower)
they get delivery vehicles out of the parking lane or in some cases, out of the driving lane!
they take away the bulge out at intersections where the parking lane becomes the right lane so you can have the dedicated left turn lane