Roadway Reconfiguration Options
Roadway Reconfiguration Options OPTION A: 2-WAY SEPARATED BIKE LANE
OPTION B: ONE-WAY SEPARATED BIKE LANES
OPTION C: ENHANCED SIDEPATH
TYPICAL CROSS-SECTION
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
Convert existing westbound lanes to one westbound lane and one eastbound lane. Repurpose existing eastbound lanes as a two-way separated bike lane with generous buffer. Convert existing path to 8’ sidewalk. • Provides dedicated space for bicyclists, reducing conflicts between people walking and bicycling. • Bicyclists travel along the southern edge of the corridor, which has very few vehicle crossings (potential conflict points). • Requires less total width for bicyclists as compared to the directional bike lanes alternative (Option 2), which enables a wider buffer and the ability to place larger planters and trees in the street. • Concentrates all walking and biking activity on same side of street, which may help activate the space. • Larger buffer space makes it easier for passengers to safely wait for and board buses
Convert outside travel lanes to separated directional bike lanes. Convert existing path to 8’ sidewalk.
Convert existing westbound lanes to one westbound lane and one eastbound lane. Repurpose existing eastbound lanes as a linear parklet as a buffer for the existing shared-use path.
• Provides dedicated space for bicyclists, reducing conflicts between people walking and bicycling. • Directional bike lanes tend to be safer than twoway bike lanes and sidepaths (alternatives A and C, respectively) at driveways and intersections without protected signal phasing. • Provides more convenient access to destinations on both sides of the street for people bicycling. • Improves the experience of walking along the north side of the street by providing a buffer fast-moving vehicles. • Allows for side-by-side bicycling and passing without having to navigate oncoming bicycle traffic.
• Provides the most opportunities for flexible placemaking and public space activation. • Greater potential for planting large shade trees in the future (long-term permanent installation) • Greater flexibility in how much roadway space is required
OPTION B: ONE-WAY SEPARATED BIKE LANES
OPTION C: ENHANCED SIDEPATH
TYPICAL CROSS-SECTION
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
Convert existing westbound lanes to one westbound lane and one eastbound lane. Repurpose existing eastbound lanes as a two-way separated bike lane with generous buffer. Convert existing path to 8’ sidewalk. • Provides dedicated space for bicyclists, reducing conflicts between people walking and bicycling. • Bicyclists travel along the southern edge of the corridor, which has very few vehicle crossings (potential conflict points). • Requires less total width for bicyclists as compared to the directional bike lanes alternative (Option 2), which enables a wider buffer and the ability to place larger planters and trees in the street. • Concentrates all walking and biking activity on same side of street, which may help activate the space. • Larger buffer space makes it easier for passengers to safely wait for and board buses
Convert outside travel lanes to separated directional bike lanes. Convert existing path to 8’ sidewalk.
Convert existing westbound lanes to one westbound lane and one eastbound lane. Repurpose existing eastbound lanes as a linear parklet as a buffer for the existing shared-use path.
• Provides dedicated space for bicyclists, reducing conflicts between people walking and bicycling. • Directional bike lanes tend to be safer than twoway bike lanes and sidepaths (alternatives A and C, respectively) at driveways and intersections without protected signal phasing. • Provides more convenient access to destinations on both sides of the street for people bicycling. • Improves the experience of walking along the north side of the street by providing a buffer fast-moving vehicles. • Allows for side-by-side bicycling and passing without having to navigate oncoming bicycle traffic.
• Provides the most opportunities for flexible placemaking and public space activation. • Greater potential for planting large shade trees in the future (long-term permanent installation) • Greater flexibility in how much roadway space is required
