Protected bike lanes are the latest approach US cities are taking to help their residents get around by bike. But these protected lanes lose their buffer separation…
This is really the big problem, but it’s solved if it’s implemented with a simultaneous crossing for bikes & pedestrians (aka scramble intersections). Without that, turning left means waiting through two (sometimes three!) red lights.
Source: we have one of these here in Cambridge (UK) and they haven’t implemented the simultaneous crossing. It’s untenable, so cyclists (myself included) do all sorts of dangerous things just to avoid the ridiculous wait times.
How do you turn left?
I hate these designs. Best thing to do is to ban the cars from every other road.
This is really the big problem, but it’s solved if it’s implemented with a simultaneous crossing for bikes & pedestrians (aka scramble intersections). Without that, turning left means waiting through two (sometimes three!) red lights.
Source: we have one of these here in Cambridge (UK) and they haven’t implemented the simultaneous crossing. It’s untenable, so cyclists (myself included) do all sorts of dangerous things just to avoid the ridiculous wait times.
This is why you just ban cars from every other road. Its the best solution I’ve ever ridden on.
Looks like you cross the road when the signal allows it?
I believe ideally these types of crossings allow pedestrians and cyclists to use all four crossings at the same time. Similar to crossings in Japan.
Just my guess with a quick glance.
The design includes traffic signals an left turn lanes.
Sure, ban private cars but what is replacing them?
Bicycles.
Good try, but now think of something more accessible
Recumbent bicycles.