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CYCLE TRACKS


Cycle tracks are separate lanes for bicycles that are nearby the roadway, and is physically separated from vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

 CYCLE TRACK

MULTI-USE PATHWAYS

Multi-use pathways are extra-wide concrete sidewalks within the boulevard designed to be shared by pedestrians and cyclists. Multi-use pathways can be found on one or both sides of the roadway.


mup, multi use pathway

BIKE LANES

Bike lanes are dedicated space for cyclists located in the traveled portion of the roadway for one-way cyclist traffic where motorists are not allowed to park, stand or drive on. 

bike lane

SHARED ROADWAYS (SIGNED AND SHARROWS)

Shared roadways, including signed routes and sharrow (pavement markings), are preferred routes for cycling, but no physical changes are made to the roadway.

  shared road, sign, sharrows

PAVED SHOULDERS


Paved shoulder are portion of a roadway which accommodates stopped and emergency vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists. They are usually found on rural roads. A paved shoulder enables more separation between the cyclist and motor vehicles on a shared roadway.

paved shoulder

TRAILS


Trails are completely outside of the road right-of-way and often pass through parks or other green spaces. These trails are designed for pedestrians, cyclists, in-line skaters and skateboarders, in locations where the trail surface permits these activities. These trails are not illuminated and not maintained during winter time.
 trails
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