Protected intersection

A protected intersection is a junction in which the outside lane of a 2-lane road is blocked. Cars must merge into the inner lane to continue. Cars turning right are separated by a car length from crossing cyclists and pedestrians, providing increased reaction times and visibility. Alta Planning & Design popularized this as the "protected intersection" model. This type of intersection is common in the bike-frienndly Netherlands.

Protected intersection design based on a common Dutch model, preserving the physical segregation of the cycle lane throughout the intersection.

See also

• Junction (road)