[calgarygeologist]

Originally Posted by psyang

Late on the merge discussion, but last winter, I discovered the scariest merge in the city.

It was night with decent snowfall. I can't remember the last time I had to do this merge, so it was very unfamiliar to me.

I was looking to see if it was a merge or a yield. First sign I see is a yield so I slow down, but it's a yield to transit sign, not a full yield. The merge sign is further ahead, and angled to face traffic on Crowchild (you can see it in the distance on my link above). I honestly didn't see it.

So I slowed down as there was oncoming traffic, and the car behind me swerved around me and merged. Fortunately, traffic wasn't heavy, and I was able to enter Crowchild safely, even at a lower speed. But it's the one place where I can't blame a merging driver for not getting up to speed. The tight turn reduces visibility, and the signage totally throws you off.

The merge from Crowchild south into Bow Trail east is worse in my opinion. That merge has a short lane and is blind for a good chunk because of the mound/shrubs/trees between the ramp lane and Bow Trail.