VISUAL GLOSSARY – BIKE FACILITIES
Rolling Improvements
Shared-Use Path
Paved paths shared
by people walking
and rolling completely
separated from
motor vehicle tra c.
Comfortable for people
of all ages and abilities.
Example: Regnart Creek
Trail.
Bu ered
Bike Lane
A conventional bike
lane paired with a
bu
er space that
separates the bike lane
from adjacent motor
vehicle travel lane and/
or parking lane.
Example: Bollinger Rd.
Neighborhood
Bike Route
Signed bike route,
sharing the roadway with
motor vehicles on quiet
neighborhood streets.
Includes signs, street
markings, and substantial
tra c calming.
Example: Price Ave.
Separated
Bikeway
An on-street bike lane
that is separated from
motor vehicle tra c
by a vertical barrier
such as bollards, raised
medians, planters, or
parked cars.
Ex
School.
ample: Lawson Middle
Bike Lane
Dedicated lane for
bicycle travel adjacent
to tra c. Separated
from motor vehicle
tra c or parking by
painted line.
Example: Wolfe Rd.
Most Separation Least Separation
VISUAL GLOSSARY – PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES
Walking Improvements
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon
Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons (RRFBs) are a type of active warning beacon used at unsignalized crossings. They are designed to increase motor vehicle yielding compliance on multi-lane or highvolume roadways. Activated with a push-button.
Leading Pedestrian Interval
Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs) give a walk signal to pedestrian pedestrians to enter the crosswalk before drivers start moving, increasing pedestrian visibility to turning drivers.
Advanced Stop/Yield Bar
Advanced stop or yield bar markings
are placed in advance of a crosswalk to
discourage drivers from encroaching on
the crosswalk.
Median Refuge Islands
Median refuge islands help improve access for people walking by increasing visibility and allowing pedestrians to cross one direction Curb Extensions
Curb extensions minimize exposure for people crossing the street by shortening crossing distance and giving them a better chance to see and be seen before committing to crossing.
Curb Ramp
Curb ramps provide access between the sidewalk and roadway for people using wheelchairs, strollers, walkers, hand carts, bicycles, and for people who have trouble stepping up and down high curbs.
In-Street Crossing Sign
In-street crossing signs reinforce the driver
requirement to yield the right of way to
pedestrians at designated pedestrian
crossing locations.
Visibility Improvements
crossing locations increases vehicle
operators’ ability to see crosswalk and
pedestrian users.
High-Visibility Crosswalk
High-visibility crosswalks are marked with
thick bars, drawing additional attention
and awareness to the crossing. In school
zones, these crossings are yellow instead
of the standard white color.
Pedestrian crossing improvements were classified into three groups.
Each of these groups represents a “basket” of options, some of which may be considered for use at each location shown in the pedestrian recommendations map. Typologies will be applied to intersections on a case-by-case basis based on City engineering judgment.
Group A—Crossing Improvements Group B—Geometric Changes Group C—Tra
c Control Improvements