• Simon_Shitewood@lemmy.ml
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    3 days ago

    Yeah, small island that splits the lanes into left and right/straight on. Like this circled section, but mirrored because we drive on the left. I believe they’re intended to increase traffic throughput as many of the islands are also pedestrian crossings and the lights around the junction are staggered so there’s always at least 1 active lane and 1 active pedestrian crossing. I don’t think they’re quite continuous flow intersections, but very similar. We don’t have many traditional 4 way stops, they’re usually replaced with these things or roundabouts.

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      2 days ago

      Ah I see. Yeah slip lanes for turning would stuff up a hook turn. Makes sense. Thanks for the clear explanation.