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Panama
City, FL
Intersection of State Route 79 and US Hwy 98
-improved angle of
right turn lanes
(motorist slows for turn, is more likely to yield
for pedestrians, and gets better view of approaching
traffic)
-tightened curb radii
-added "porkchop" islands
-extended medians
-shortened pedestrian crossing distances
-added high-visibility crosswalk markings
-added high-visibility colored bicycle lanes
-closed off dangerous driveways too close to intersection
-eliminated excessive turn lanes (reduces approach
speeds, makes driver behavior more predictable)
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