They have a lot smaller cars on the average there and build accordingly. Unfortunately, they didn't take into account the psychological factors of building those lanes so close together. Ooops.
Of course, the greenies out there have stalled any new construction, so during rush hour it doesn't matter as you just sit there in traffic and idle.
If it doesn't show, I'm a CA emigré.
I guess that's one way to get rid of SUVs