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.4.5.<br />
<strong>Bicycle</strong> Boulevards<br />
Design Summary<br />
<strong>Bicycle</strong> Boulevards are roadways that prioritize bicycle travel<br />
through various traffic calming measures. They are generally<br />
installed on minor or local roadways. No design st<strong>and</strong>ard exists.<br />
See following pages for additional guidance.<br />
Design Elements <strong>of</strong> a <strong>Bicycle</strong> Friendly Street<br />
Discussion<br />
The benefit <strong>of</strong> <strong>Bicycle</strong> Boulevards, or bicycle routes with bicycle<br />
friendly treatment, is reduced travel time, lower motor vehicle<br />
traffic volumes <strong>and</strong>/or reduced motor vehicle speeds. Ideally,<br />
the bicyclist should not be making frequent stops.<br />
The <strong>Bicycle</strong> Boulevard or bicycle route should be observed<br />
closely following treatment to see if there is an increase in<br />
vehicle trips along the bicycle route as many motorists may<br />
take advantage <strong>of</strong> fewer stops thereby reducing the<br />
effectiveness <strong>of</strong> the facility for bicycles. If motor vehicle ADT<br />
increases, treatments may be considered such as diagonal<br />
diverters, one-way closures, chicanes, chokers <strong>and</strong> other<br />
applicable treatments to preserve bicycle permeability <strong>and</strong> limit<br />
through vehicle access.<br />
See following pages for additional discussion.<br />
Design Example<br />
Guidance<br />
• No explicit guidance in State or Federal manuals<br />
A-30 | Alta <strong>Plan</strong>ning + Design