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Introduction
Small percentage of the total traffic
stream - sufficient enough to have an
impact on street planning and design
Typical areas that will most likely generate
bicycle trips
Definitions
Bicycle -a vehicle having two tandem
wheels propelled solely by human power
on which any person or persons may ride.
Bikeway - trail, path, part of a highway or
shoulder, sidewalk, or any other means
specifically marked and assigned for
bicycle use
Classification of Bikeways
Class II Bikeway
Part of the roadway or shoulder is marked
by pavement markings on barriers.Vehicle
parking, crossing, or turning movements are
permitted within the bikeway
Classification of Bikeways
As per Highway Capacity Manual (TRB,
2000)
Bike Lane - A portion of a roadway is
striped, signed, and, marked for exclusive
or preferential use of the bicyclists
Bike path - Bikeway is physically separated
from motorized vehicular traffic, either
within the highway right-of-way or within
an independent right-of-way
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Classification of Bikeways
As per Highway Capacity Manual (TRB, 2000)
Uninterrupted facilities - exclusive and
shared bicycle paths that are physically
separated from vehicular roadways and do
not have points of fixed interruption within
the path, except at terminal points.
Interrupted bicycle facilities - on-street
bicycle lanes that pass through signalized and
unsignalised intersections, with or without
exclusive right-turn lanes for motor vehicle
traffic.
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Uninterrupted Facility
Interrupted Facility
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Capacity Limitations
The effect of bicycles sharing a lane with
other vehicles can be accounted for by
assigning an appropriate passenger-carequivalent (PCE) for each bicycle.
The turning movements of vehicle affect
bicycle streams in addition to conflicts
normally presented by opposing streams
of pedestrians and motor vehicles.
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Capacity Limitations
Bicycles moving straight may be
considered as unopposed. Right-turning
bicycles are considered as opposing
vehicular flow on two-way streets.
Left-turning bicycles may or may not
encounter significant pedestrian
interference, and therefore can be
considered as either opposed or
unopposed, depending on pedestrian
traffic condition.
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Number of
Lanes
Width in (m)
Two
250 to 600
50 to 250
Three
Over 600
250 to 600
Four
Over 600
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Design Speed
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Horizontal Curves
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Curve Widening
When the bikeway is shared with
pedestrians, additional manoeuvring space is
required to reduce potential bicycle and
pedestrian conflicts.
Curve widening is therefore advised at
short radius curves of less than 38.48 m
(100ft).
The maximum widening should not exceed
1.22.m.
Curve widening is recommended is areas in
which the use of by-mopeds is legal.
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Intersections
BIKEWAY LOCATIONS
The potential demand for the use of the
route must be determined.
The basic width needed for safe
operation must be provided. It is best to
consider one-way operation.
Continuity and directness of route
without much detour is essential,
connecting points of importance.
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BIKEWAY LOCATIONS
Safety is of prime importance. Attempts
to minimize vehicular/pedestrian conflicts
should be given the highest priority.
Grades should be within tolerable range.
A maximum of 5% is desirable.
The selection of pavement is of greater
importance to bicyclists as compared to
motorists. Ride quality of pavement and
even safety are affected by poor pavement
surfaces.
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BIKEWAY LOCATIONS
( CONTD..)
Areas with heavy automobile emissions
should be avoided; carbon monoxide is
particularly hazardous to pedestrians and
bicyclists.
Motor vehicle traffic should be avoided,
particularly truck, moving at speeds of 50
mph, which can upset the balance of a
bicyclist.
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Level--of
Level
of--Service (LOS) for Bicycle
Facilities
Level--of
Level
of--Service ( Contd..)
Hindrance was originally defined as the
fraction of users over 0.6 mi of a path
experiencing hindrance from passing and
meeting maneuvers.
This criterion is strongly related to the
time a bicyclist is involved in an event.
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Level--of
Level
of-- Service (LOS) Criteria for Uninterrupted
Bicycle Facilities (HCM, 2000)
LOS
Hindrance (%)
10
>10-20
>20-40
>40-70
>70-100
100
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