That won't work out so well if the traffic from Pegg Road is turning north onto 235.
I would also add, 'and merge in from where?" When will chuckle heads take note and realize that 4th lane (the one on the right) is a RIGHT TURN LANE - it was put there to allow traffic to slow down to make right turns into driveways. That's why they have the arrows on the pavement and the signs that say "RIGHT TURN ONLY". It is not a merge lane, or an acceleration lane, it's not the express lane for the TJ Bridge. If seen several rear enders caused by "mergers" who didn't accept that the car in front of them was going to be making a sharp right into a driveway.
What it seems like to me is that some have decieded to interpret the law to suit their purpose and I think the "right on red" is often misued.
People making the right, on red, do not have the right of way over those who have a green light, but if you watch traffic at those intersections you'ld swear that wasn't the case. Vehicles come flying around the corner, maybe do a California stop, and then just force their way into traffic. Either forcing the vehicles with the right of way to slow down / stop or move to the left.
The other is the light jumper, they have the red and they see the traffic starting to move so they do a touch and go.
In both cases the provision to turn right on red is AFTER YOU STOP!!!!
Back to the gate 1 question, most drivers have adhered to the no turn on red. It's fairly clear, except to those who want an excuse to go. And I think someone touched on it, with the lights staggered like they are, it's not just northbound 235 you have to contend with, there is significant traffic making a left off Pegg Rd. (see comment about ignoring right of way above).