Public space of Taipei city
S-bend crosswalk & Waiting area for right-turn vehicles
Few steps of pedestrians, more smooth way for right-turn vehicles
Public space of Taipei city
S-bend crosswalk & Waiting area for right-turn vehicles
Implementations
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Redo the crosswalk in s-bend, so as to create a waiting area for right-turn vehicles.
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The waiting area may provide at least a space to accommodate 6-8 vehicles that is going to turn right.
Benefits
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The problem of right-turn vehicles get stocked at the corner to wait for the pedestrians passing the crosswalk is alleviated.
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This dedicated waiting area for right-turn vehicles may reduce the risk of fender benders.
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The stress of right-turn vehicle drivers suffered from the vehicles waiting in the back may be resolved, and in the meantime, the risk of accidents caused by the right-turn vehicles rushing through the crosswalk may be reduced.


