Why will the sections of the LRT at surface run in the middle of the street?
In designing dedicated transit lanes, any crossings by other traffic must have a traffic signal to ensure everyone knows who has the right-of-way. In the study corridor, or on any roadway where there are very frequent un-signalized intersections and driveways, a side of the road option is not feasible because of the safety issue and need for signalization at each location.