cycling lanes

Dedicated pedaler paths

Cycling lanes are designated portions of a roadway marked for bicycle traffic, separated from motor vehicles by painted lines or physical barriers.

Also called bike lanes.

The term appears in discussions of urban planning and traffic safety: The city added protected cycling lanes on the main boulevard.

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Copenhagen · protective barriers · safety first · speed bumps · traffic lights · zoning laws · transit-oriented development · sustainable transport · pedestrian zones · warning signs · bike-sharing · carbon footprint reduction · cycling · pedaling · drainage systems · road markings · smart cities · helmets

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modal infrastructure

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