Junction design is always location specific. Sometimes it can be exceptional depending on what type of streets meet. At this junction in 's-Hertogenbosch (Netherlands) two minor distributor streets come together (distributor streets connect through roads and local access streets). These two distributor streets almost form a T-junction although it really is a four arm junction. The fourth arm is a local access street (a minor residential street) with brick surface and a speed bump at the entry to emphasize that it is indeed not a distributor or through street.

One of the distributor streets (the one that 'ends' in the T) has separate cycle paths. The other street (that is ongoing and has priority) has only cycle lanes. It is interesting to note how the cycle paths and cycle lanes are connected. No sharp turns but flowing curves. This last street has no separated lanes for motorized traffic. Motorized traffic has to negotiate with oncoming traffic and cyclists. Not an ideal situation if there was really heavy traffic, but it is possible here where traffic is relatively light.

The red of the cycle paths and lanes is not paint, it is colored asphalt. There are no traffic lights which is also okay with this amount of traffic. It is clear that none of the traffic users, the cyclists, pedestrians or motorized traffic has to wait really long to get safely through this junction.

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