bicycle lane

Two-wheeled traffic path

A bicycle lane is a designated strip of road marked for cyclists, typically running alongside vehicle traffic and separated by painted lines.

Also called a bike lane.

Some cities have protected bicycle lanes with physical barriers between cyclists and cars: The new bicycle lane runs the length of Main Street.

cycling

bike path

Designated route for cyclists

saddle · spokes · gear · cadence · derailleur · chainring · panniers · clipless pedals · brake lever · bell

infrastructure

pavement

Hard road covering

curb · signage · markings · intersection · greenway · buffer zone · traffic signal · crossing · connectivity · network

transportation

commute

Regular work travel

transit · navigation · vehicle · congestion · car-free · multimodal · accessibility · safety · speed limit · right-of-way

planning

zoning

Sectioning areas by use

pedestrianization · mixed-use · transit-oriented · Copenhagen · Amsterdam · advocacy · city council

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Opposites
vehicle type served

bicycle lanetraffic lane

Designated highway strip

bus lane · truck route · expressway · HOV lane · motorway

vulnerability of user

bicycle lanetruck lane

Roadway reserved for large vehicles

highway · freeway · interstate · expressway · motorway

separation vs. integration

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Upper arm joint

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G