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Should there be two wheeler lanes near signals?
Written By Bheema.Upadhyaya - 5 August, 2010
Traffic Bangalore Road Safety Analysis traffic management Transportation Traffic jams Two wheelers
I have been driving 2 wheelers for long. And now upgraded to 4 wheeler due to safety concerns. But recently I thought at least there should be 2 wheeler lanes near. I have attached my idea as picture. Yellow line means non-crossing line. This help 2 wheelers to come at front and stand in que. This idea has come to in spite of having knowledge of local driver mentality. No harm in discussing it I think.. Any thoughts? I suggest to have a poll as well.
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idontspam - 5 August, 2010 - 13:03
it works for bicycles
Bicycles are not motorized and unsafe to ply on standard lanes. The only reason we go out of the way for them is because they are non polluting and have health benefits in the long run. Why would one need a special lane for motor vehicles when they have none of bicycle benefits and can use the standard lanes?
Bheema.Upadhyaya - 5 August, 2010 - 14:21
Not for benefit of any kind of vehicle in particular, but to help to ease traffic in general. If a lane specified for them , we are providing a passage, who otherwise are obstruction for 4 wheelers. ps: this works if lane descipline is observed, else nothing will work, be it any type of road signs.
idontspam - 5 August, 2010 - 15:45
who otherwise are obstruction for 4 wheelers
How are they an obstruction? What are the causes of obstruction? Are we removing the cause by adding an extra lane and segregating them? If they can stick to their special lane why cant they stick to the normal lane? I dont think you have read the link to the other thread and understood/agreed the need for lanes and the role in traffic movement as i have elucidated
This help 2 wheelers to come at front and stand in que.
That statement is an oxymoron. They already jumped the queue when they came in front. Do read this blog on lanes. Might help answer some questions.
Why is the signal so different from rest of the road? What bad habits we cultivate! And want to legitimize it also. Akrama only.
shas3n - 5 August, 2010 - 08:31
As could be seen in this map, it works for bicycles. (Cycle lane going from NW to the centre of the junction)
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In this case however, it is designed to provide a 'protected' lane for cyclists who wish to go straight from cars who wish to go go left.
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