City of Oxnard - Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Appendices

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City of Oxnard | Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan A.7.3. Colored Bicycle Lanes in Conflict Areas Design Summary Bicycle Lane Width: The bicycle lane width through the interchange should be the same width as the approaching bicycle lane (minimum 5’, preferred 8’). Additionally, bicycle lane should follow guidance in sections 3.3.1-3.3.3. Recommended Design Discussion Some cities in the United States are using colored bicycle lanes to guide bicyclists through major vehicle/bicycle conflict points. Color Considerations: There are three colors commonly used in bicycle lanes: blue, green, and red. All help the bicycle lane stand out in merging areas. The City of Portland began using blue lanes and changed to green in April 2008. Green is the color being recommended for use. See following page for additional discussion: Design Example Guidance • This treatment is not currently present in any State or Federal design standards • Portland’s Blue Bicycle Lanes • City of Chicago - Green Pavement Markings for Bicycle Lanes (Ongoing) - FHWA Experiment No. 9-77(E) Alta Planning + Design | A-51
Appendix A | Design Guidelines Additional Discussion - Colored Bicycle Lanes in Conflict Areas Guidance Colored bicycle lanes can be used in conflict areas or locations where motorists and bicyclists must cross each other’s path (e.g., at intersections or merge areas). Bicyclists are especially vulnerable at locations where the volume of conflicting vehicle traffic is high, and where the vehicle/bicycle conflict area is long. Colored bicycle lanes typically extend through the entire bicycle/vehicle conflict zone (e.g., through the entire intersection, or through the transition zone) where motorists cross a bicycle lane to enter a dedicated right-turn lane. Although colored bicycle lanes are not an official standard in California at this time, they continue to be successfully used around the country. Portland, Oregon, Chicago, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Mammoth Lakes, California, and Tempe, Arizona use colored bicycle lanes in select locations. This treatment typically includes accompanying signage alerting motorists of vehicle/bicycle conflict points. Portland’s ‘Blue Bicycle Lane’ report found that significantly more motorists yielded to bicyclists and slowed or stopped before entering the conflict area after the application of the colored pavement. In areas of high vehicle traffic, thermoplastic application (as opposed to paint) is recommended. At high volume intersections, the thermoplastic treatment has shown to significantly prolong the life of the marking, thus off-setting the additional cost for the treatment by lowering the frequency of required maintenance. Advantages of colored bicycle lanes at conflict points: • Draws attention to conflict areas • Results in more consistent yielding behavior by motorists • Emphasizes expectation of bikes in the road Disadvantages / potential hazards: • Non-standard treatment • Maintenance • Slipping hazard A-52 | Alta Planning + Design
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