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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

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