Home · Maps · About

Home > BusChat
 

[ Read Responses | Post a New Response | Return to the Index ]
[ First in Thread | Next in Thread ]

 

view flat

Re: Pedestrians aren't the only ones who matter.

Posted by Henry R32 #3730 on Sat Jan 7 19:40:36 2017, in response to Re: Pedestrians aren't the only ones who matter., posted by JerBear on Fri Jan 6 09:08:56 2017.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
Some sections have higher demand than others. I don't know the particulars of Woodhaven blvd but I'll give you I87 as an example. The road goes from 4 lanes to 6 several times over its route. Each time it "shrinks" to 4 is when it has past a major divergence point. The most notable one is when NY-17 (future I-86) diverges at Harriman, the road goes from 6 lanes to 4.

I90 in Massachusetts goes from 6 lanes to 4 after I84 diverges near Worcester.

That said, it's more obvious to notice this when they *don't* enlarge due to demand - a notable I-87 divergence point is when it encounters I-84. The section between Harriman and I-84 tends to get fairly congested. Because of this congestion though, the rest of the thruway beyond is actually quite pleasant. So for *me* I'm ok with the inadequate road capacity, but the people who drive that every day are probably cursing the Thruway Authority with each breath while they are on it.

Responses

 Thread is locked Responses disabled

[ Return to the Message Index ]