Segregated Bike Lanes… What do you think?
21. Oct, 2009 
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Segregated bicycle lanes in NYC. Photo from www.nycbikemaps.com
Cycle and Style thinks that this is an important issue. Safe bike lanes are a must for every American city. This is a tale of caution for those cities that have not made a strong effort to make bike lanes a priority. Bike lanes, and most especially segregated bike lanes, make everyone on the road a lot safer. We encourage all cities to pursue some form of safe bike lanes.
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The Case for Separated Bike Lanes in NYC
I really like the idea of a separated bike lane downtown. I think the painted bike lanes are a significant improvement but if they are separated by some extra barrier to keep moving and parked cars out that would be even better. This is especially true for commuters. I think this is a downtown solution. When I am on a training ride trying to put in a lot of miles fast I like the freedom that a painted bike lane provides. The painted bike lane alerts cars and gives me some space and that seems sufficient. Downtown is a different story.
wow – I wish they had these everywhere. another good thing cycles need to know about is RoadID, helmets, and how to ride in a group safely (group, hand signals, etc..)