What is a tidal flow lane?

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Tidal flow lanes are variable lanes, which refer to setting up one or more lanes in urban areas where the direction of vehicle travel changes according to different time periods based on varying traffic flow conditions during morning and evening rush hours. The specific implementation is as follows: during the morning rush hour when there is heavier inbound traffic, the number of inbound lanes is increased while the number of outbound lanes is decreased; during the evening rush hour when there is heavier outbound traffic, the number of outbound lanes is increased while the number of inbound lanes is decreased. Traffic police can use handheld remote controls to adjust the direction of these variable lanes based on real-time traffic conditions. If an intersection exhibits clear traffic patterns and there are no unexpected incidents, traffic police can also pre-program fixed timing for the lane direction changes, allowing the system to automatically switch.