A paved portion of the roadway to the right of the edge stripe. Shoulders will be paved in accordance with design standards and paved shoulder studies. Used primarily in urban areas, the wide curb lanes can allow road use by both bicyclists and motorists without conflict. A portion of the roadway, which has been designated by striping, signing and pavement markings for the preferential or exclusive use of bicyclists. Bicycle lanes should always be one-way facilities carrying traffic in the same direction as adjacent motor vehicle traffic, and they should not be placed between parking spaces and the curb.
Bicycle lanes offer a channelizing effect on motor vehicles and bicycles.
Incidental design factors that improve the safety of bicycle travel will be considered on all state highway improvements. When feasible, the recommended design treatments will be implemented as part of new construction, reconstruction, or preservation of the roadway. Consideration of bicycle accommodation will not occur as part of highway maintenance activities. When accommodation is provided as part of a highway improvement project, the cost for the facility will be considered an additional highway construction cost. Providing bicycle accommodation independent of a highway construction project will be considered with construction funding obtained from local jurisdictions or other federal and non-road use tax state sources.