I don’t miss that turn lane at all.

Same here. That right turn lane was dangerous. I cross there all the time on the new path and love it. No more people flying around the corner at 30 mph without stopping or looking for pedestrians.

Yes there needs to be a right turn lane!! There is a large grass space in between the sidewalk and road that could easily accommodate a right turn lane.

As a cyclist and pedestrian I find the removal of the turn lane has increased safety immeasurably. Especially with the removal of that weird small island between the turn lane and other lanes