ADVISORY BIKE LANE

BICYCLE BOULEVARD

BICYCLE LANE

BIKE BOXES

BUFFERED BIKE LANE

CONTRAFLOW BIKE LANE

SEPARATED BIKE LANE (cycle track) 

SHARROWS (shared lane markings)

SIDEPATH

TRAIL (shared-use path)

• Provides dedicated space for bicyclists as the center lane is dedicated to, and shared by, motorists traveling in both directions

• No vertical separation provided allowing cars to easily encroach into bicycle lane
• Potential conflict points with right turning traffic
• Lack of driver awareness and education 

$$ - $$$$ (varies on length of project)

• Local streets  
• Posted speed limit of 25 mph or lower 
• Less than 5,000 vehicles per day

• Discourages through automobile movements using traffic diverters and other traffic calming mechanisms 

• Only for use on roadways with a low traffic volume

$$ - $$$$ (varies on length of project)

•  Local streets  
• Posted speed limit of 25 mph or lower 
• Less than 1,500 vehicles per day

• Improved visibility for both bicyclists and motorists by providing dedicated space for bicycle traffic

• No vertical separation provided allowing cars to easily encroach into bicycle lane.
• Potential conflict points with right turning traffic

$$ - $$$$ (varies on length of project)

• All roadway classifications except for local streets. Width should be a minimum of 5'

• Increases visibility of bicyclists
• Facilitates bicyclist left turn positioning at intersections
• Helps prevent ‘right-hook’ conflicts with turning motorists

• Lack of driver awareness and education about facility

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• Roadway classifications of minor collector and above

• Increased separation between moving vehicles and cyclists
• Improved safety for cyclists

• No vertical separation provided allowing cars to easily encroach into bicycle lane
• Potential conflict points with right turning traffic

$$ - $$$$ (varies on length of project)

• All roadway classifications except for local streets

• Provides increased connectivity and safer solution to wrong-way riding by dedicating space to
  ride in the opposite direction of motorized traffic

• Introduces additional conflict points as motorists may not expect on-coming bicyclists at intersections

$$ - $$$$ (varies on length of project)

• Roadway classifications of collector and lower

• Vertical separation from moving vehicles
• Improved comfort for cyclists due to increased separation

• Requires more space than a traditional bike lane
• May experience sightline issues if bi-directional

$$ - $$$$ (varies on length of project)

• All roadway classifications except for local streets

• Improves cyclists positioning in the roadway
• Informs motorists of presence of bicyclists

• Not as safe as bicycle lanes
• Lack of driver awareness and education on sharrows

$$ - $$$ (varies on length of project)

• Local streets
• Posted speed limit of 25 mph or lower
• Less than 3,000 vehicles per day

• Increased separation between bicyclists and motorists

• High cost of implementation related to right-of-way acquisition and maintenance
• May require additional improvements at intersections for increased safety

$$ - $$$$ (varies on length of project)

• Right-of-way acquisition may be required

• Physically separated from motor vehicular traffic with an open space or barrier
• Provides most comfort and safety for bicyclist and pedestrians

• High cost of implementation related to right-of-way acquisition and maintenance.

$$ - $$$$ (varies on length of project)

•  Right-of-way acquisition may be required