What is a Bike Lane?

Bike lanes indicate a preferential or exclusive space for bicycle travel along an arterial street. Bike lanes have been found to provide more consistent separation between bicyclists and passing motorists. Marking bicycle lanes can also benefit pedestrians—as turning motorist slow and yield more to bicyclists, they will also be doing so for pedestrians.

The addition of bike lanes on Glassell St. would result in fewer motor vehicle lanes. However, this can enhance safety for pedestrians crossing the street. Bicycle lanes also provide a buffer between motor vehicle traffic and pedestrians when sidewalks are immediately adjacent to the curb. On high-speed, high-volume roads, such as Chapman Ave., it may be more appropriate to provide a multi-use path to physically separate both bicyclists and pedestrians from motor vehicle traffic.

Safety Summation:
Create on-street travel facilities for bicyclists.
Narrow the roadway or travel lane widths to encourage lower motor vehicle speeds.
Provide additional separation between pedestrians and motor vehicles. Reduce the distance pedestrians must travel to cross automobile lanes.