One parking place occupied by an employee for eight hours is the equivalent of 16 customers parking for half an hour, or 32 customers parking for 15 minutes. Replacing Lost Parking Where all of the above possibilities of replacing parking with bike lanes have been pursued, and residential or business parking losses cannot be sustained, innovative ideas should be considered to provide parking, such as with off-street parking. In many instances unique and creative solutions will have to be found. Bike lanes must resume where the restriction ends. It is important that every effort be made to ensure bike lane continuity.
Obstructions can include guardrail, utility poles and sign posts.
Safety Benefits Safety is enhanced as travel lanes are offset from curbs, lanes are better defined, and parking is removed or reduced. Adding bike lanes can often improve sight distance and increase turning radii at intersections and driveways. Pavement Benefits Restriping travel lanes moves motor vehicle traffic over, which can help extend the pavement life, as traffic is no longer driving in the same well-worn ruts. While it is important to maintain standards for bicycle facilities, there may be circumstances where restrictions don't allow full standards.