Many roads have more travel lanes than necessary.
Reducing the number of lanes on a multi-lane roadway can reduce crossing distances for pedestrians and slow vehicle speeds. Level of service analysis for intersections should not dictate the design for the entire length of a roadway. For example, a four lane undivided road can be converted to one through lane in each direction with a center left turn lane or with a raised median and turn pockets and bicycle lanes on both sides of the roadway. Turning pockets may be needed only in specific locations. If no sidewalks exist on the roadway, these should be added.