Known as setbacks or offset intersections, the goal of the protected ... The purpose of the design is to increase space and visibility between motor vehicle lanes and give the right-of-way to ...

On both counts, traffic engineers say the continuous-flow design will help ... turn bay,” where they drive on offset pavement well before arriving at the intersection. The maneuver eliminates ...

Straighten the intersection The revamp would straighten out the intersection, which currently features a curved, offset design. Reno Street westbound near the site also is expected to be widened to ...