Originally Posted by CliffordK

That is odd.... But, I think you're right.

So, there really wouldn't be a true "yield". Rather just go straight ahead balls-out, then cut over when convenient. Is it mislabelled? I assume there isn't a merge sign, just yield signs.

There are a few places that those +1 lanes are very nice.

One could extend the bike lane on both sides of the +1 lane for a short distance to give the cyclist more crossing choices, although I think cutting across as quickly as possible in a fixed location is better.