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Old 05-05-2009, 08:24 AM   #3 (permalink)
Shawn D.
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Originally Posted by SVOboy View Post
Is there any reason the carpool lane might be better than any other lane? It's not as if the lane is any slower, or...better?
In Atlanta, the HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes either hurt you or help in terms of access. They're all the furthest-left lane, meaning you have to cross multiple lanes to get to them and get out of them, and you are restricted from entering/exiting them in many sections (by a white stripe, not a physical barrier). One infrequent benefit is being able to enter/exit more conveniently if an HOV ramp is positioned in the center of the highway, but that can lead to dangerous situations.
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