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Intersections
The design of bike lanes at intersections is complicated by the need to accommodate numerous turning movements by both motor vehicles
and bicyclists, often with limited available space. The recommended designs are based on the assumption that:
• motorists making right turns should make their turn from as close
to the right-hand curb as practicable
• bicyclists going straight ahead should be to the left of right turning traffic
• bicyclists turning left should turn from a left turn lane or left side lane
Bike lane at uncontrolled intersection: bike lane stripes should not
be extended through a pedestrian crosswalk or any street intersection
(with the exception of dashed lines through some complex intersections)
Bike lane at controlled intersection: bike lane stripe ends at stop
line or crosswalk with right turning traffic bike lane dashed for
final 50ft-200ft (15m-60m) with bus stop bike lane dashed for length
of bus stop
Bike lane at intersection w/right turn lane: see diagram
(on p. 29 of the AASHTO
Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities, 3rd Edition)
Bike lane at intersection w/left turn lane: optional bike lane stripe to right of left turning vehicles
Bike lane at modern roundabout: discontinue lane 35-65 feet (10m-20m) prior to low speed roundabout
Bike lane at multi-lane roundabout: discontinue lane prior to roundabout;
consider separated bikeway, shared use of sidewalks, grade separation
or re-routing (none are especially good options)
Bike lane at high speed interchange: see diagram (on p. 63 of the AASHTO
Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities, 3rd Edition)
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