One of the potential advantages of striping bike lanes on roadways is that the
markings and signs advertise the fact that bicyclists are likely to be encountered.
Even though the bike lane striping typically does not extend across an intersection,
a motorist looking ahead to see if there is any oncoming traffic will at least
be able to see the bike lane striping and/or bicycle logo on the street.
Details of how and when to strip bike lanes on roadways can be found in many
places these days including:
Oregon Department of Transportation: http://www.odot.state.or.us/techserv/bikewalk/planimag/II1b.htm
Florida Department of Transportation: http://www.dot.state.fl.us/safety/ped_bike/handbooks_and_research/bhchpt4.pdf
FHWA's University Course on Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation:
FHWA's Improving Conditions for Bicycling and Walking: http://www.apbp.org/intro.pdf
Many of these publications are based on the AASHTO Guide for the Development
of Bicycle Facilities, which describes the critical dimensions and design criteria
for bicycle lanes in different situations. To order a copy of the AASHTO guide
visit http://www.transportation.org/publications/bookstore.nsf/BestSellers?openform
The City of Chicago bicycle program has developed templates for more than 30
typical intersection layouts and the way in which bicycle lanes should be signed
and marked through them. The templates will be posted to their web site.
www.cityofchicago.org/Transportation/Bikes
