Road Markings
Let’s review the different bike symbols you will see on the road.
- Bike Lane.
Your mini bike road to the right of the traffic lane where cars travel. Leave the bike lane if you need to turn left, avoid broken glass, potholes or other hazards. Look over your left shoulder and make sure it’s clear before you move to the left.
2. Green Lane
Green lanes are similar to bike lanes, except they are brighter and send a clear message to car drivers to expect to share the road with bikes.
3. Dashed Green Lane
A dashed green lane in places means that it’s ok for car drivers to cross the bike lane. Making eye contact with car drivers as you approach a dashed green lane will help everyone figure out how to get through safely. Slow down and let the driver pass if you’re unable to make eye contact.
4. Green Bike Box
A painted place for bikes to move to the front of the line of traffic so they can safely wait until it is their turn to go across the street. The green paint helps car drivers understand that bikes belong in those spaces.
5. Sharrow
This “Share The Road” Arrow had its name shortened to become a “Sharrow.” Sharrows are often used on roads that aren’t wide enough for a separate bike lane. This Sharrow is telling car drivers to expect to share the road/lane with bike riders. Bike riders should through the middle of the “double arrows”.
6. Bicycle Boulevard
A bicycle boulevard is a special kind of street that is more welcoming to bike riders and less inviting to car drivers. Bike riders and car drivers still share the road on bicycle boulevards. Bryant St., Ross Rd. and Park Ave. are all designated as bicycle boulevards.
