If what I read online is true, the first J-turn intersection in Illinois is going to be installed down in Macon Illinois (just south of Decatur).
On paper, it looks very complex:
Statistically, it's supposed to save lives.
The J-turn is an alternative to traditional roadway intersections on a four-lane highway. Instead of motorists crossing fast-moving lanes of traffic to get to the opposing lanes, drivers at a J-turn intersection turn right in the same direction of traffic, merge into the left lane, and then make a u-turn in the direction they intend to travel. Although drivers will have to travel slightly further to get where they want to go, using J-turns can take the same or less time than trying to wait for a safe and appropriate gap to cross traffic.
For whatever reason, "they" (??) reached the decision that the J-turn is a better alternative than stoplights at this particular intersection.
Everyone knows how to use a stoplight.
I sure hope the confusion of merging left and U-turning doesn't cause serious confusion for drivers.
Grace & Peace & Love to you all -
Matt
On paper, it looks very complex:
Statistically, it's supposed to save lives.
The J-turn is an alternative to traditional roadway intersections on a four-lane highway. Instead of motorists crossing fast-moving lanes of traffic to get to the opposing lanes, drivers at a J-turn intersection turn right in the same direction of traffic, merge into the left lane, and then make a u-turn in the direction they intend to travel. Although drivers will have to travel slightly further to get where they want to go, using J-turns can take the same or less time than trying to wait for a safe and appropriate gap to cross traffic.
For whatever reason, "they" (??) reached the decision that the J-turn is a better alternative than stoplights at this particular intersection.
Everyone knows how to use a stoplight.
I sure hope the confusion of merging left and U-turning doesn't cause serious confusion for drivers.
Grace & Peace & Love to you all -
Matt