Objectives:
Upon completion of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Describe the different types of shared roadways.
- Explain the elements used in designing roadways for the shared use of vehicular and bicycle traffic.
Pre-Instruction:
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Motivation |
Have the students describe the problems they encountered when they took their bicycle trip on a shared roadway. |
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Objectives |
Present and explain the two lesson goals listed above (V-18-1). |
Information Presentation:
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Activities |
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Information Sequence |
Outline the presentation of the lecture (V-18-2). |
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Information |
Discuss where and when to use shared lanes. Describe the use of wide curb lanes. Describe the use of shoulder bikeways (V-18-3). Describe the use of bike routes (V-18-4). Describe the use of bicycle boulevards (V-18-5). Review poor practices and other design considerations (V-18-6). |
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Example(s) |
Show examples (e.g., slides, videotape) of the different types of shared roadways cited in the text. |
Student Participation:
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Activities |
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Practice |
Use the activity provided in the Student's Guide. |
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Feedback |
Provide comment and feedback to the class as appropriate. |
Follow-Up:
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Enrichment |
Assign reading for Lesson 19. Have the students take a bicycle ride on a road with bicycle lanes and note what problems they encounter on their trips. |
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Review |
Provide a summary of Lesson 18 (V-18-7). |
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Exercise |
Ask the students to complete the exercise at the end of Lesson 18 in their workbooks. The exercise is reprinted below for your convenience. 18.9 Exercise |
Lesson Objectives:
- Describe the types of shared roadways
- Explain the design elements used for shared roadways
Lesson Outline:
- Wide curb lanes
- Shoulder bikeways
- Bike routes
- Bicycle boulevards
- Poor practices and other considerations
Shoulder Bikeways:
- Width
- Pavement design
- Transverse joint design
Bike Routes:
- Continuity
- Demand
- Bicycle
- Vehicular
- Traffic Control Devices (TCDs)
- Parking
- Surface problems
Bicycle Boulevards:
- Direct, continuous route
- Have cross-traffic stop
- Divert vehicular traffic away
- Use traffic calming
- Ample signing
- Protect the bicyclists at crossings
Poor Practices/Other Design Considerations:
- Sidewalk bikeways
- Extruded curbs
- Raised pavement markers (RPMs)
- Drainage grates
- Railroad Crossings
- Sidewalk ramps on bridges
- Rumble strips
Lesson Summary:
- There are many ways to allow motor vehicles and bicycles to share the same roadway
- Use of specific design elements creates a shared roadway that is bicycle-friendly