What is a tidal lane?

[KaiMarie]

Tidal lanes, also known as reversible lanes, are variable lanes set up on certain roads with one or more lanes that change direction based on the varying traffic flow during morning and evening rush hours. The direction of these lanes is controlled by lane signal lights to adjust the number of lanes available for traffic. The function of tidal lanes and the introduction of remote-controlled directional lanes are as follows: Function of tidal lanes: By changing the direction indicated by lane signal lights, the direction of main road lanes is controlled to adjust the number of lanes, thereby improving lane utilization efficiency. For example, during the morning rush hour when there is heavier traffic from the suburbs into the city, the number of inbound lanes can be increased while reducing outbound lanes to alleviate traffic congestion and improve flow. Conversely, during the evening rush hour, the lane configuration can be reversed to facilitate smoother outbound traffic. Remote-controlled directional lanes: Traffic police can manually adjust the direction of these lanes using remote controls to change the directional lane signs as needed, depending on real-time road conditions.