A motorist will usually have to cross over into the adjacent travel lane to pass a bicyclist. Shared roadways are common on neighborhood streets and on rural roads and highways. Where shoulder bikeways or bike lanes are warranted but cannot be provided due to severe physical constraints, a wide outside lane may be provided to accommodate bicycle travel. A wide lane usually allows an average size motor vehicle to pass a bicyclist without crossing over into the adjacent lane. A modification of the operation of a local street to function as a through street for bicycles while maintaining local access for automobiles.
Traffic calming devices control traffic speeds and discourage through trips by automobiles.
Traffic controls limit conflicts between automobiles and bicycles and give priority to through bicycle movement. Most rural bicycle travel on the state highway system is accommodated on shoulder bikeways. A portion of the roadway designated for preferential use by bicyclists. Bike lanes are appropriate on urban arterials and major collectors. They may be appropriate in rural areas where bicycle travel and demand is substantial.