Lane Separation/Delineation

General Description:

Lane Separation and/or Delineation improve safety amongst the different modes of travel (i.e. vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians).  Delineation of bike routes bordering vehicle travel lanes further defines the space necessary for the vehicles and the bicycles or pedestrians. 

Effects of Solution:

¨  Increase Passenger Throughput

¨ Increase Roadway Capacity

¨ Manage System Efficiency

¨ Reduce Local Demand

Lane Separation/Delineation is primarily intended for safety purposes. 

Examples of Implementation and Contacts:

Bike Lanes

Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area

Steve Gobat, Site Manager

Cost/Financial Information:

(Cost/financial information is estimated, and will vary based on size and scope of project, number of units, etc.)

Delineators cost anywhere from $5 to over a $100 depending on the size and features needed.  Rumble strips are another way to provide separation between modes of travel.    

Additional Resources:

No information available at the time of publication.

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