Patent ID: 9576485
Date: 2017-02-21
CPC Classifications: G08G

Claim:
1. A traffic intersection lane and signal system comprising: a) a traffic intersection, b) a first signal means and associated first stop bar located near said traffic intersection for each approaching leg of said traffic intersection, c) at least one approaching leg of said traffic intersection further comprising the following features and characteristics: i. a second signal means and associated second stop bar located a distance away from before said traffic intersection on said at least one approaching leg, ii. at least one traffic lanes approaching and passing beyond said second signal means on said at least one approaching leg, iii. one or more mixed use lane segments between said first signal means and said second signal means, d) one or more groups of traffic to discharge from said traffic intersection, e) one or more other groups of traffic to discharge from said traffic intersection, and f) means of a repeating signal cycle for said one or more mixed use lane segments to discharge said one or more groups of traffic and said one or more other groups of traffic alternately, whereby said traffic intersection lane and signal system effectively utilize roadway surface to increase intersection capacity and reduce delay.