QUESTION: Southbound on Vine Street in Over-the-Rhine, there are two lanes that may turn right onto Findlay Street. The far-right lane continues straight onto Findlay, while the center lane can turn onto Findlay and then onto Race Street. While the lanes are marked “right turn” or “through or right turn,” with arrows above the lanes, there are no signs indicating the lanes diverge after turning onto Findlay. This confuses motorists as to which lane turns onto Race. Could overhead signage, similar to that used at the Interstate 71 exit from the Norwood Lateral, be used? - Wyn Jones, Clifton

        ANSWER: Cincinnati Traffic Engineer Steve Bailey said use of special signage to indicate street designations for double turns has been useful in certain situations. Analysis of the Vine-Findlay-Race intersection indicates that signage “To Race St.” and “To Findlay St.” would be helpful. However, center-lane motorists are permitted to turn right or continue straight on Vine Street, which mandates installation of special side-mounted signage rather than signage beneath the overhead lane control signs. Side-mounted signage will be designed and installed, Mr. Bailey said.

        Q: New Haven Road in Butler County changes to Atherton Road in Crosby Township, Hamilton County. The speed limit also changes to 35 mph, even though there is nothing but fields on either side. Why? - Dick Wagner, Loveland

        A: Tom Langenbrunner, of the Hamilton County engineer's office, said speed limits on county roads are set by ODOT's director of transportation. The speed limit was set in 1957. Although the county may ask the state to reconsider a speed limit, Mr. Langenbrunner said his office has determined that the 19-foot width of Atherton, the closeness of utility poles and a park crossing for pedestrians, bicyclists and horseback riders make the existing speed limit reasonable.

        You Asked For it, which runs on Mondays, answers questions about regional history, government, schools and roads. Fax 755-4150. E-mail wschaeferenquirer.com. Mail: The Cincinnati Enquirer, 7700 Service Center Drive, West Chester, Ohio 45069. Include name, phone and neighborhood.

More youth disturbances downtown
Judge orders bare-kneed to wear jail pants
5 hurt as lightning strikes soccer field
Mount Adams developments meet resistance
Veterans cemetery finally getting cleanup
BRONSON: Potheads high on legal weed
Mother charged after car nearly hits child
Run raises money for vision care
Al Green headlines Taste of Blue Ash
Driver charged with striking 3 people
Good news: Reunions more than social events
Madeira student meetings scheduled
Mental health levy on ballot
New hospital site awaits
Pisgah rehab study nears finish
Congrats
Hamilton man killed in 1-car accident
$1 buys S. Lebanon a community center
Lucas vulnerable to GOP, observers say
Reason for immigrant roundup still murky
Victim's kin fight parole
House fire leaves homeowner dead
You Asked For It