MUTCD 11th Edition (2023)
Section 9E.06 — Buffer-Separated Bicycle Lanes
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Section 9E.06. Standards, guidance, options and support statements, with figures and cross-references.
Section 9E.06 Buffer-Separated Bicycle Lanes Support: 01 Buffer-separated bicycle lanes provide additional lateral separation between a bicycle lane and a general- purpose lane by a pattern of pavement markings without the presence of vertical elements. Providing a buffer space between a bicycle lane and a general-purpose lane creates more separation between motor vehicles and bicycles , can reduce vehicle encroachment into the bicycle lane, and can increase the comfort of bicyclists. 02 Providing a buffer space between a bicycle lane and a parking lane can reduce crashes involving bicycles…
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