Caltrans has come up with an inexpensive way to reduce congestion and accidents on the interchange between the 5 and 110 freeways near Dodger Stadium: fluorescent bluish-white lights and electronic warning signs. The use of the lights began last week by providing a second lane to get on the northbound 5 and, without involving any major construction, doubled the connector’s capacity. A Caltrans official called the system a “dynamic lane”. If successful, the model could be expanded to other freeway connectors throughout California. Read more…
Do you think that the dynamic lane would be successful where you live?
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