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City of Oxnard - Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Appendices

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Appendix A | Design Guidelines<br />

A.3.3.<br />

<strong>Bicycle</strong> Lanes with No On-Street Parking<br />

Design Summary<br />

Preferred for New Development: 8’<br />

Minimum Design St<strong>and</strong>ard: 5’ minimum measured from face <strong>of</strong><br />

curb when adjacent to curb, with 2’ maximum gutter width. 4’<br />

minimum on streets without a curb <strong>and</strong> speed limits <strong>of</strong> 35mph<br />

<strong>and</strong> below. 5’ minimum on streets without a curb <strong>and</strong> speeds<br />

above 35mph.<br />

Striping: 6’’<br />

Preferred Design<br />

Discussion<br />

Wider bicycle lanes are desirable in certain circumstances such as<br />

on high speed arterials (35 mph+) where a wider bicycle lane can<br />

increase separation between passing vehicles, parked vehicles<br />

<strong>and</strong> bicyclists. Wide bicycle lanes are also appropriate in areas<br />

with high bicycle use. A bicycle lane width <strong>of</strong> 8 feet makes it<br />

possible for bicyclists to pass each other without leaving the<br />

bicycle lane, increasing the capacity <strong>of</strong> the bicycle lane. Frequent<br />

signage <strong>and</strong> pavement markings are important with wide bicycle<br />

lanes to ensure motorists do not mistake the lane for a vehicle<br />

lane or parking lane.<br />

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Design Example<br />

Guidance<br />

• California MUTCD<br />

• Caltrans Highway Design Manual (Chapter 1000)<br />

• AASHTO Guide for the Development <strong>of</strong> <strong>Bicycle</strong> Facilities<br />

A-24 | Alta <strong>Plan</strong>ning + Design

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