Objectives:
Upon completion of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Explain the elements used in designing roadways that include bicycle lanes.
Pre-Instruction:
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Motivation |
Have the students describe the problems they encountered when they took their bicycle trip on a roadway with bicycle lanes. |
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Objectives |
Present and explain the lesson goal listed above (V-19-1). |
Information Presentation:
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Information Sequence |
Outline the presentation of the lecture (V-19-2). |
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Information |
Discuss where and when to use bicycle lanes. Review the general design principles related to bicycle lanes and intersections (V-19-2 through V-19-6). |
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Example(s) |
Show examples (e.g., slides, videotape) of the different types of bicycle lanes cited in the text. |
Student Participation:
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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 20. Have the students compile a list of streets where it might not be appropriate to have bicycle traffic. This information will be used as a starting point for the discussion of restriping existing lanes. |
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Review |
Provide a summary of Lesson 19 (V-19-7). |
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Exercise |
Ask the students to complete the exercise at the end of Lesson 19 in their workbooks. The exercise is reprinted below for your convenience. 19.11 Exercise |
Lesson Objective:
- Explain the design elements used for bicycle lanes
Lesson Outline:
- Where and when to use bicycle lanes
- Design principles related to bicycle lanes
Bicycle Lane Design Principles:
- Lane widths
- Unmarked lanes
- Location in the cross-section
- Two-way lanes
- Continuous right-turn lanes
Bicycle Lane Design Principles (continued):
- Contra-flow lanes
- Pavement markings
- Signing
- Diagonal parking
- Intersections
Intersection Design:
- Bus stops
- Right-turn lanes
- Offset intersections
- Signal actuation
- Expressway interchanges
Intersection Design (continued):
- At-grade crossings
- Grade-separated crossings
- Right-lane merge
- Exit ramps
- Dual right-turn lanes
- Tight right-turn lanes
Lesson Summary:
- There are many ways to allow for bicycle lanes on vehicular roadways
- Use of specific design elements create safe and efficient bicycle lanes