Operational and Safety Impacts of Restriping Inside Lanes or Urban Miltilane Curbed Roadways to 11 Feet or Less to Create Wider Outside Curb Lanes for Bicyclists, Summary

摘要

Bicycling is an integral part of a sustainable transportation system. It is energy efficient, cost effective, and environmentally friendly. Dedicated bike lanes provide the ideal conditions for both motorists and bicyclists. However, it is not always possible to designate dedicated bike lanes due to limited right of way. FDOT specifications allow lane widths on multilane roads to be adjusted so that the inside lane ranges between 11 and 12 feet and the outside lane ranges between 13 and 14 feet. Creating a wider outside lane provides room for bicyclists and motorists to share the lane.