The “chips cone” design changes the shape of the cycle lane at the intersection. On the approach to the traffic light, the waiting area becomes wider, giving cyclists more room to stand next to each other while the light is red. After the crossing, the lane narrows again. This works because cyclists need the most width when they are waiting: people arrive from slightly different angles, stop beside one another, and fill up the available space. Once the light turns green, they do not all move off in one compact block. They start at slightly different moments and ride at different speeds, so th…
