The Center for Transportation Research at the University of Texas at Austin released a report on the Development of Guidelines for Applying Right-Turn Slip Lanes. The report summarizes research on the application of right-turn slip lanes in Texas and includes design guidance pertaining to accommodating mobility and pedestrian and bicyclist safety. 

The report's guide for urban and suburban roadways is inspired by Ottawa, Canada's "urban smart channel" design that incorporates a sharp angle of entry into the cross street and delineates a narrow turning path for passenger cars using pavement markings.  Meanwhile, its rural design guidance centers on facilitating mobility through the slip lane, as regular pedestrian activity is not typical at rural intersections. Accordingly, the design promotes larger sweeping turns, the use of acceleration lanes, unpaved channelizing islands, and a flatter angle of entry into the cross street.