Maptester,
I had completely forgotten about that crossing until I saw your pictures. That one is awful!!! I usually jump on over to Edgewood from Krog, so I don't even deal with that one anymore. I also sometimes take a more Southern route into downtown, into Cabbagetown, through Grant Park, by the stadium and then up to Marietta St. and west to work. I've found that the not so direct route works best. Go searchin' and you'll find an even better route and get some more mileage in to boot.