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Area	Transportation
Problem Statement	Lane Change Restrictions In order to minimize unnecessary and unsafe lane changes, portions of Interstate Highways should be limited to “stay in your lane” markings, with attendant signage
Solution	Just prior to and after exits and entrances, lane changes are necessary. However, long stretches on road should be controlled to stop aggressive drivers from changing lanes, which slows traffic in all lanes. As with “no passing zones,” those areas where lane changes can be prohibited should be appropriately marked, both on the road “distinctive lines” and with roadside signs. Of course, before widespread adoption, 5 or 6 sections of Interstate should be prototyped for this type of control.
Remarks Explanation	By reducing the “urgency” and availability for aggressive behavior, safer distances can be maintained between vehicles (in the ‘same lane’), which will result in safer, smoother, and faster traffic flow.
Submitted By (name)	Curt Haggard
Contact email	cdhaggard@cdhaggard.com

Number: MBI-001