Other Considerations. On designated bikeway routes, bicycles may have their own
lane approaching the intersection. This will require special handling in cases where
right-turning vehicles may be crossing the path of through bicycle traffic. The designer
should consult with a bicycle facility design reference before proceeding with the
intersection design.
Providing fixed-source lighting at intersections, especially in urban areas, is always
a safety benefit to drivers. It is particularly important for large-area intersections and
channelized intersections, since turning paths may be difficult to determine at night.
The development of adjacent property can sometimes have a detrimental effect on
intersection design, since driveways accessing the development may be located too
close to the intersection. Whenever possible, accesses to adjacent properties should be
located far enough from the intersection so as not to interfere with turn lane design.