Introduction — Bicycle Project Types

Facilities and improvements for the benefit of bicyclists come in many forms, each of which is best suited to certain situations. This section, developed by the Division of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation and the Statewide Planning Branch, defines each type of bicycle project to give you a better understanding of the terminology and what it means to planners and transportation engineers.

Under each project type, you’ll find a description, suggestions on when to use that type of facility, principal planning concerns, and planning and design considerations. Photos and cross-section graphics accompany the text.

Multi-use pathways, (PDF, 309K)
Wide paved shoulders, (PDF, 107K)
Wide outside lanes, (PDF, 204K)
Bicycle lanes, (PDF, 235K)
Grade-separated crossings, (PDF, 227K)
Signed bicycle routes, (PDF, 234K)





6/19/03