This intersection was really dangerous and was completely devoid of any pedestrian accommodations before getting the roundabout facelift.
But that sliplane...WHYYYYY?
For real, why? Is there any legitimate* reason to include sliplanes in a roundabout?
*maintaining vehicular traffic flow does not qualify as legitimate
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First time I encountered the new version I was in a car, and was stunned at the lack of design cues telling me to slow down as I approached the slip lane.
@pimentoad yeah, that 'bike lane' is essentially a "we don't endorse the use of this intersection by people not in protective metal cages" disclaimer
@DrTCombs as an added bad design bonus there is the North bound "bike lane" that only exists for 25ft or something before ramping onto the sidewalk. It looks very similar to the start of the slip lane, basically ensuring that an occasional car will ramp up onto the sidewalk when not paying attention.