[thirdstation]

Perhaps instead of merging one lane into another, the animosity toward late mergers can be alleviated by making all lanes move.

If no one feels like they are in the free lane, they'll be forced to cooperate.

So, on a two-lane highway, make one center lane and have both lanes funnel into it. then you can move that free-flowing lane wherever you need.

[thirdstation]

malandrew types faster than me. And has better ASCII art.