A wide outside lane (WOL) or wide curb lane (WCL) is an outermost lane of a roadway that is wide enough to be safely shared side by side by a bicycle and a wider motor vehicle at the same time. The terms are used by cyclists and bicycle transportation planners in the United States. Generally, the minimum-width standard for a WOL in the US is 14 feet (4.3 m). A wide outside through lane (WOTL) is a WOL that is intended for use by through traffic.
Conversely, a narrow lane is a lane that is too narrow to be safely shared side by side by a bicycle and a motor vehicle. When the outside lane of a roadway is a narrow lane, it is sometimes referred as a narrow outside lane (NOL), narrow curb lane (NCL) or narrow outside through lane (NOTL).
In some jurisdictions, the rules of the road apply differently for a cyclist when the roadway has a WOL or a NOL. For example, in the state of California all cyclists are legally required to ride "as close as practicable to the right-hand" side of the roadway when the lane is wide enough "for a bicycle and a vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane." While California does not specify exactly what constitutes "wide enough", other states do. For example, the Texas version of this law states that riding "as near as practicable to the right" is not required when a variety of conditions are present, including when "the person is operating a bicycle in an outside lane that is less than 14 feet in width". Experts on vehicular cycling recommend that cyclists not share marked lanes that are not wide enough for efficient, safe, and lawful passing within the lane - that instead that should control such lanes that are too narrow for safe side-by-side sharing by motor vehicle and bicycle both within the lane.
But according to Trip Tollison of the SavannahJointDevelopmentAuthority, there is still some housekeeping that needs to be done around the megasite ... The roundabouts are 250 linear feet from curb to curb and travel lanes are 12-feet wide ... Suppliers.
"We’re not opposed to the widening," McClinton said, adding that he'd be fine with some land between the current curb and sidewalk being used to widen the four existing lanes to each be at least 10 feet wide.
Then, from Southeast Mizner Boulevard/Southeast Fifth Street, to Northeast Mizner Boulevard/Northeast Eighth Street, there would be roadway widening and curb and gutter reconstruction along the median to provide buffered bicycle lanes.
The wide, six-lane thoroughfare cuts the city's busiest ... Although no lane-narrowing will take place, wider medians and curbs give the impression of a less wide road, which could make people slow down.
... 35 English feet (±11 meters), featuring a central two-way lane that was 15 1/2 feet (±4.7 meters) wide and bordered by curbs that were 2 feet (0.6 meters) wide and 18 inches (46 cm) high.
The proposed changes would include expanding the entry road by 3 feet on each side to allow for 12-foot-wide lanes. The Breakers would also install mountable curbs to separate the lanes, instead of the ...
The quarter mile project includes adding bike lanes by restriping the existing wide pavement section, replacing curb ramps and sidewalks, installing new decorative streetlights, and adding decorative ...
The bike lanes, to be separated from car lanes with 2-inch high, 8-inch wide curbs, will be as part of the reconstruction of LakeDrive between EastEdgewoodAvenue and East NewberryBoulevard.
That 2021 report, prepared by Green InternationalAffiliates, included various options for adding bicycle lanes and shared-use walking trails ... A five-inch planting strip with granite curbing would then separate that path from vehicular travel lanes.
Ten years ago, a multi-year widening project of the road was completed, turning it into a modern four-lane parkway style road with curbs and gutters and a wide median and a 45 mph speed limit.
FielderRoad, from the existing two lanes and turn lane into a four-lane urban roadway with curbed median. Bike and pedestrian improvements are also proposed, with a 10-foot-wide path and curb and gutters for drainage considered.
... stopping or crossing opposing lanes of traffic ... Work on SC 290 (East Main Street) will be expanded to allow for an additional 12-foot wide westbound lane and a 2-foot curb and gutter with the sidewalk.
Full pavement reconstruction of four lanes with 11-foot-wide lanes, new curbs and gutters and new five-foot-wide sidewalks on both sides.Realignment of the east leg of Forest Avenue at the ...
According to the city, here's what's included in the reconstruction.Full pavement reconstruction of four lanes with 11-foot-wide lanes, new curbs and gutters and new five-foot-wide sidewalks on both ...
Engineers can reduce the number of lanes, narrow lanes, ditch wide shoulders, add curb bump-outs, and more to communicate to drivers ... volume, and has added crosswalks, bike lanes, sidewalks and more.
Aiken Standard
26 Aug 2024
Aiken Standard
26 Aug 2024