It improves efficiency for cars, while dramatically reducing efficiency for pedestrians. If a road is two lanes, drivers are more likely to avoid it. And pedest

It improves efficiency for cars, while dramatically reducing efficiency for pedestrians. If a road is two lanes, drivers are more likely to avoid it. And pedestrians can cross anywhere instead of finding an intersection, hitting the crosswalk button, waiting 1-2 minutes, crossing, and then walking back to their destination. Why should we give cars such privilege when they are so wasteful of space and fuel?