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Originally Posted by terrynorthend
They'll need to get the signal timing at the intersection just right or this will be a big mess. I don't like how the 2 left from Wyse lanes + diamond lane just sort of squeeze into 2 or often one with the reversing bridge lane. The tolls and funnel merge naturally govern this now.
The right turn from Wyse will need it's own dedicated time, can't remember if that's the case now or if it combines with straight from Nantucket. That would be messy if it does.
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Currently WYSE (SB) right onto the the bridge has it's own signal that does not conflict with any other movements. In heavy traffic it does become an issue because other cars who arrive later will block that flow thinking they have the ROW. There is a NROR here. I don't see this movement changing unless they put an adjustable barrier up to match the reversing lane (like the Barrington ramp).
The few things I see;
- It appears the WYSE (NB) left onto the Bridge will prioritize the transit lane which is great.
- The BRIDGE (EB) right onto Wyse looks different. It might just be a simplification for the drawing. I think the current yield scenario is the best.
- The BRIDGE (EB) left onto Wyse is not designed well. There is no storage lane and the left-turn light is significantly shorter than the straight-thru. The vehicles wanting to turn left will clog up traffic wanting to continue straight onto Nantucket. I use this left-turn daily and there is always a queue even in off-peak times. This is because for traffic heading north towards Burnside it is quicker, smoother, and less traffic lights to use Wyse Road than Victoria Road. Part of the inefficiency of Nantucket is caused by the stupid traffic lights which prioritize shortcutting traffic using School Street over the very busy Nantucket to Victoria NB movement.
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