Abstract:
As our roadway system becomes increasingly multi-modal, one alternative is a bicycle boulevard. A bicycle boulevard is typically a residential roadway which is designed to encourage bicycle riding by installing treatments such as traffic circles and speed humps to slow down motor vehicles, changing the directions of stop signs to favor bicycle traffic, and installing specialized bicycle crossings at crossings of major roadways. In some jurisdictions, residential streets are designed to not be continuous across major roadways to discourage through traffic. In other words, the streets are offset resulting in two closely spaced tee intersections. Since bicyclists are expected to behave as vehicles, these intersections are particularly challenging. Tucson, Seattle, and Portland have tried various treatments to address this issue. This presentation will summarize what various jurisdictions have done regarding this issue. In addition, the author will propose other alternatives to address this issue.
