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Bike Lanes


Bike lane

A bike lane is a portion of the roadway which has been designated by striping, signing and pavement markings for the exclusive use of bicyclists. 

Bike lanes are marked by:

  • a white bicycle symbol with a directional arrow
  • a solid white line to the left of the lane

Protected Bike Lanes

  • Protected Bike Lane

    Protected Bike Lane • Central Parkway

  • Cyclist using bike lane at an intersection

    Cyclist using protected bike lane at an intersection • Central Parkway

  • Group of cyclists using protected bike lane

    Group of cyclists using protected bike lane • Central Parkway

  • Protected bike lane at an intersection

    A protected bike lane at an intersection • Central Parkway

 Some bike lanes are protected, which means that there is a barrier between the cyclist and the roadway. Barriers include both reflective posts and an increased distance between the bike lane and the roadway.

When a protected bike lane encounters a traffic intersection, the portion of the bike lane that crosses the intersection may be painted green to alert drivers to the presence of bicyclists.