In Austin and other smaller cities, the turn lanes are being widened and lengthened at major intersections. There are several in Williamson county that have had major construction projects as of late. It is a pain now, but should help traffic flow.
BUT, they are adding bike lanes to many roads. I think people riding bikes should pay a bike tax, since the state or city added and restriped the road for them alone. Also in Austin, they used one lane of traffic on several major north to south roads for sole use by city busses. Driving in that lane will get you a $500 ticket.
What is needed is a license plate for adult street bike riders, wheel tax and all to pay for those special lanes they want. If a motorcycle has to have one, so should a regular bike. They have come in an narrowed lanes to make a bike lane, it makes those of us who must drive less room in our lanes. And they do NOT stick to their lane, they meander into car lanes all the time. It makes it difficult when a lane is down for repair to get around them. I am constantly having to MOVE over to avoid hitting one of the IDIOTS who can’t maintain his/her bike lane. Nor do they wear white clothes at sunset or nightfall so it is easy not see them. Kids ride on side walks.