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Not sure exactly what category to place this under, but I've noticed many westbound cars using the left lane on Canal Rd. during the two-way to one-way transition period. Better signage is needed to inform drivers of when lanes are available (lighted arrows would be ideal), but enforcement would help in the meanwhile. (The vehicles using the lane appeared to be regular commuters - contractor vehicles and cars with District garage stickers, all with VA and MD plates.) Not sure it's an immediate safety issue - not sure if any vehicles could use the lane in the opposite direction, but I could imagine some front-end collisions if there was a conflict.