Meaning of porkchop island | Babel Free

Definitions

Noun. [B2]

Examples

“Three porkchop islands now channelize the traffic, which is further directed by new traffic signals.”

“In addition Orchard Ave. would be widened to four lanes and a traffic “porkchop” island would be built to channelize traffic onto the rebuilt bridge.”

“Discussion focused on the desirability of limiting the pedestrian crossing to the west side of the University / Malcolm intersection, thereby also limiting the amount of crossing area that would cut⟳ into the porkchop island. / ◦ Marjorie Pearson will conduct follow-up research⟳ to establish⟳ whether there is any historical significance to the porkchop islands and what the associated historical attributes, if any, are.”

“Channelized turning “porkchop” islands are not recommended and should be avoided.”

“Project Manager at Fort Collins Downtown Development Authority Todd Dangerfield shows one of the micro spaces the city hopes to beautify, the porkchop island at North College Avenue, Pine Street and Walnut Street.”

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