Conventional Bike Lanes | National Association of City …
Bike lanes enable bicyclists to ride at their preferred speed without interference from prevailing traffic conditions. Bike lanes also facilitate predictable behavior and movements between bicyclists and motorists.
Bike Lanes - National Association of City Transportation Officials
Bike lanes enable bicyclists to ride at their preferred speed without interference from prevailing traffic conditions and facilitate predictable behavior and movements between bicyclists and motorists.
Buffered Bike Lanes - National Association of City Transportation …
Buffered bike lanes are conventional bicycle lanes paired with a designated buffer space separating the bicycle lane from the adjacent motor vehicle travel lane and/or parking lane. A buffered bike lane is allowed as per MUTCD guidelines for …
Two-Way Cycle Tracks - National Association of City …
Two-way cycle tracks (also known as protected bike lanes, separated bikeways, and on-street bike paths) are physically separated cycle tracks that allow bicycle movement in both directions on one side of the road.
Urban Bikeway Design Guide | National Association of City ...
The purpose of the NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide (part of the Cities for Cycling initiative) is to provide cities with state-of-the-practice solutions that can help create complete streets that are safe and enjoyable for bicyclists.
Through Bike Lanes - National Association of City Transportation …
Through bike lanes should be provided at any intersection approach where a right turn only auxiliary lane is created (also known as a right turn add lane). It is desirable for bicyclists to travel straight through the merging area to reinforce right-of-way.
Shared Lane Markings | National Association of City Transportation ...
The MUTCD outlines guidance for shared lane markings in section 9C.07. Click on the images below to view 3D concepts of shared lane markings. The configurations shown are based on Portland, OR, and San Francisco, CA, examples. Treatment details can be accessed below under design guidance.
One-Way Protected Cycle Tracks - National Association of City ...
Streets for which conflicts at intersections can be effectively mitigated using parking lane setbacks, bicycle markings through the intersection, and other signalized intersection treatments. Along streets with high bicycle volumes.
Cycle Tracks - National Association of City Transportation Officials
A cycle track is an exclusive bike facility that combines the user experience of a separated path with the on-street infrastructure of a conventional bike lane. A cycle track is physically separated from motor traffic and distinct from the sidewalk.
Intersection Treatments | National Association of City …
A bike box is a designated area at the head of a traffic lane at a signalized intersection that provides bicyclists with a safe and visible way to get ahead of queuing traffic during the red signal phase.