Originally Posted by
unterhausen
I think the Commute Orlando piece makes more sense in their context, where crossing the on-ramp is just as hard as taking the lane. Particularly when they wanted to make a left afterwards. The OP is not in the same circumstance, and the on-ramp is to a high speed road, not a surface road.
Yes, it makes it somewhat more "exciting"
. The cars on the ramp are decelerating to get down to the 40 or so of the arterial. Crossing the ramp means that the're passing me at a higher speed and definitely not looking toward the right fog line. They're looking to merge left.
Freeways cutting communities in two are a real issues in a lot of areas. Hopefully this is going to be less common in future designs now that planners understand the problem.
I really wish IDOT would attend that seminar.
These suggestions are really helpful, thanks!