City of Oxnard - Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Appendices
City of Oxnard - Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Appendices
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 />
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