As part of the Granville Traffic Safety Project, new advisory bike lanes have been added to Granville between Fairfield and Clark! These bike lanes are meant to make it easier for cyclists and drivers to share the road, and improve traffic safety for everyone who uses the corridor.
What are Advisory Bike Lanes?
Advisory bike lanes provide cyclists with a designated space on the road, while allowing for flexibility for cars to pass each other when needed. They are typically found on narrow, residential streets where traditional bike lanes might not be feasible.
The key features of advisory bike lanes include:
- Dashed Lines: The bike lane is usually marked with dashed lines, accompanied by bicycle symbols. Drivers must yield to cyclists when the bike lane is occupied.
- Shared Travel Lane: The middle lane is designated for cars traveling in both directions. When cars need to pass each other, they can drift into the bike lane to pass each other when there are no cyclists are present.
- Narrower Road Width: this encourages slower vehicle speeds, enhancing safety for everyone.
How to Use Advisory Bike Lanes
The video below shows how to bike and drive using advisory bike lanes!
Safety Tips
- Yield to Cyclists: Always yield when the bike lane is occupied. Check mirrors and blind spots before turning, and only enter the bike lane when clear of cyclists.
- Follow Speed Limits: Adhere to posted speed limits, which will be lower along this corridor.
- No Parking: Do not park or stop in bike lanes!
- Obey Signage: Follow all posted signs related to bike lanes.
- Stay Aware: Remain vigilant for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists.
While all new infrastructure takes some getting used to, remember: the more aware you are, the safer everyone on the road will be!
Our office, CDOT, and the 48th and 50th Wards are committed to improving traffic safety on Granville this year. Especially given that a child was recently hit while riding a bike outside of Stone Elementary, we are grateful for these improvements that will make it easier for cyclists, pedestrians, and drivers to safely share the road.
To learn more about the project as a whole, visit the Granville Project Page!