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.4 Design <strong>of</strong> <strong>Bicycle</strong> Routes (Class III)<br />
Class III bicycle facilities – (Caltrans designation) are defined as facilities shared with motor vehicles. They<br />
are typically used on roads with low speeds <strong>and</strong> traffic volumes, however can be used on higher volume roads<br />
with wide outside lanes or with shoulders. A motor vehicle driver will usually have to cross over into the<br />
adjacent travel lane to pass a bicyclist, unless a wide outside lane or shoulder is provided. <strong>Bicycle</strong> routes are<br />
intended to provide continuity to the bikeway system <strong>and</strong> are established by placing <strong>Bicycle</strong> route signs along<br />
roadways.<br />
<strong>Bicycle</strong> routes can employ a large variety <strong>of</strong> treatments from simple signage to complex treatments including<br />
various types <strong>of</strong> traffic calming <strong>and</strong>/or pavement stenciling. The level <strong>of</strong> treatment to be provided for a specific<br />
location or corridor depends on several factors.<br />
A.4.1. General Design Guidance<br />
A.4.1.1. Width<br />
Varies depending on roadway configuration; see following pages for design examples.<br />
A.4.1.2. Striping<br />
If shoulder is present, a 4-inch edge line separating vehicle lane from shoulder for bicycle use should be used.<br />
A.4.1.3. Signing<br />
Use D11-1 “<strong>Bicycle</strong> Route” Sign at:<br />
• Beginning or end <strong>of</strong> <strong>Bicycle</strong> Route (with applicable M4 series sign below)<br />
• Entrance to multi-use path (Class I) - optional<br />
• At major changes in direction or at intersections with other bicycle routes (with<br />
applicable M7 series sign below)<br />
• At intervals along bicycle routes not to exceed ½ mile<br />
• For additional information on signage see Section A.9.1.<br />
D11-1 Sign<br />
A.4.1.4. Pavement Markings<br />
Shared Lane Markings may be applied to <strong>Bicycle</strong> routes per the California MUTCD.<br />
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