How to cross major road 3 way intersection I'm curious about the best way to get across this intersection. I will be traveling north (top of the picture is north), and want to turn left at this light. Path indicated by red arrows. As can be seen there is a bike lane on the far right. However since there is no road on that side there is not a light to allow traffic from the west. 

I'm not sure which stage of the stoplight cycle would be best to attempt this. The road has a speed limit of 50 mph and is fairly busy so getting to the turn lane could prove difficult. I was wondering if any of you more seasoned riders could recommend any other course.
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Another route. 
Stop on the south side, wait for straight though (north/south) traffic to stop, choose your time to cross contending only with single right turn lane out of PonyExpress Parkway. (Turning traffic is slower, minimizes damage if you get hit). If you don't make it all the way across before lights change, you are in the left turn lane for the next phase. 
Be assertive and use the left turn lane but only if its a cycling friendly town. problem with this move is at 50MPH, if it goes wrong, it goes badly wrong. 


Also Lobby local authority to make it safer. They have gone to expense installing cycle lanes, so they should at least give you a fair hearing.