The Monday Morning Commute: Ask The Traffic Engineer: What Is The Difference Between Bike Routes, Bike Lanes, And Bike Paths?
By Paul Basha, traffic engineer, Summit Land Management Bike routes are simply streets that have connectivity for bicycle trips. Typically, only signs are provided, to advise motorists and bicyclists that the street is intended to be shared. Often bike routes have directional signs to help bicyclists follow the most scenic or most car-free journey. Scottsdale […]
The Monday Morning Commute: Ask Traffic Engineer Paul Basha: Right-Turn Lanes Should Be Everywhere! Any Good Reason They Are Not?
By Paul Basha, traffic engineer, Summit Land Management Like all things traffic, there’s always the good, the bad. (Extra points for anyone who did not think “and the ugly”.) Right-turn lanes are great for cars turning right, and for cars following them. Though not always the right choice. (So that’s the reason we say right-hand […]
The Monday Morning Commute: Ask Traffic Engineer Paul Basha: Thanks For Your Answer About Left-Turn Arrows. Likely A Similar Answer For The Presence Or Absence Of U-Turn Prohibition Signs?
By Paul Basha, traffic engineer, Summit Land Management Thanks For Your Answer About Left-Turn Arrows. Likely A Similar Answer For The Presence Or Absence Of U-Turn Prohibition Signs? Yep. Like left-turn arrows, the traffic engineering profession has mixed opinions of U-turns. Traffic engineers who believe safety is preeminent in all circumstances, wish to prohibit U-turns. […]