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Description

A designated bicycle lane that is physically separated from adjacent motor vehicle travel lanes and parking lanes, and that is distinct from the sidewalk.

Dimensions

Riding Surface Width 5 ft min
Lane Markings Bicycle stencil
Buffer Width 2 ft min
Movement One-way with traffic or two-way
Intersection Detailing Signalized, Peg-a-Track, Bicycle Box

Standards

  1. Buffers may consist of parked cars, curb, bollards, planters, or other elements that create some physical separation.
  2. Vehicular travel lanes should be marked with shared use lane stencils to indicate that cyclists may choose to ride in the travel lane.