threelanes

Threelanes is a term used in several domains to describe a configuration of three parallel lanes or channels. It appears in discussions of road design, digital game maps, and theoretical models of movement. The term is informal and descriptive rather than a standardized technical designation.

In road design and traffic engineering, threelanes typically refers to a cross-section that provides three travel lanes. The arrangement can vary: it might be two lanes in one direction plus a separate left-turn or center-turn lane, or three lanes for the same travel direction with or without turning spaces. Designers use such configurations to accommodate varying traffic volumes, turning movements, and curbside activities while balancing space, safety, and speed.

In video and strategy games, threelanes commonly denotes a map layout with three parallel lanes connecting opposing bases or objectives. The structure supports lane-by-lane competition and is a staple in certain multiplayer genres, where players push units or resources through distinct lanes while contending with defenders and neutral objectives.

In urban planning discussions, the term may describe street sections that incorporate three lane elements within a broader corridor context, including bus or bike lanes adjacent to general-purpose lanes. Etymology: the word is a simple concatenation of “three” and “lanes” in English. See also: three-lane road, three-lane highway, MOBA map lanes.