I think it's a reasonable solution.
The problem now is that for south bound carts to enter colony plaza they have to cross two lanes of traffic plus watch for north bound carts before turning east into colony. Same is true for North bound carts they must cross two lanes of traffic and beware of carts turning east in front of them. That is what makes this intersection so dangerous.
I would guess that they will eliminate the three lanes on Colony blvd. and add dedicated cart lanes in addition to auto lanes This is just painting cost (not sure there is room for that). In any event all carts going to Colony Plaza will enter The boulevard from the south and only have to merge into the east bound car traffic and if there is room for a cart lane it will be very easy and safe.
Leaving Colony plaza will be slightly more difficult for carts as they will have to travel west on colony blvd. pass under the new bridge and cross incoming auto traffic. It will be only one incoming lane to deal with and should be safer by far.
I also think the best solution would be to eliminate auto traffic on Colony blvd. but that's probably not going to happen. Both the existing commercial properties and potential new renters would have a big problem with the contorted methods required to enter their businesses and no drive buy access along Colony blvd.
JMO
Tom
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