What does the tidal lane on the highway mean?
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Tidal lanes are identical in appearance to regular lanes but feature the added functionality of changing flow direction based on morning and evening rush hour variations. Below are detailed explanations of tidal lanes: 1. Purpose: In traffic flow management renovations, variable lanes are implemented as a method of traffic organization. Tidal lanes are essentially variable lanes where, based on differing traffic volumes during morning and evening commutes, eligible roads are equipped with one or multiple lanes whose permitted travel directions change according to the time of day. 2. Operational Method: During morning rush hours when inbound traffic is heavier, the number of inbound lanes is increased while outbound lanes are reduced. Conversely, during evening rush hours with heavier outbound traffic, outbound lanes are increased while inbound lanes are decreased.