CSOM Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Does anyone know what the purpose of the construction on Dallas street is? For a few blocks in downtown, starting at about the Hyatt, past the Courtyard/Humble Apts and to (or through?) Houston Pavillions, the right lane has been torn up/removed, and a partial lane has been put in place, with alternating black & white colored surface, and small barrier bumps (similar to the light rail, but much lower so they appear able to be driven over). The new "lane" doesn't go through to the next block as there is a hard stop where the sidewalk/curb has been expanded out to fill up the rest of the lane before the light. The only thing I can think of is that it is in someway a method to have a bus "lane" but not blocking up the right hand lane for those turning right? But if this is the case, wouldn't it create more congestion with buses having to "exit" and re-enter the through lanes constantly? Anyway with any insights? (sorry, I don't have any pictures) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 They are going to be for the buses to pickup and drop off passengers. It's better on traffic this way. Strangey enough there are some on San Felipe... of all places... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniepwils Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 How is it better for traffic though? Won't that make it harder for buses to merge into traffic?I think it is nice that they are putting trees down Dallas Street though.10/17/08 update. Wow I went by around lunch and they literally planted the trees in the street along with some little bumps in the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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