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2012 On-Street Bike Routes

Check out the design and parking plans for the new bicycle routes to be installed in 2012.

Current Road Projects

Safety for Cyclists and Motorists

Edmonton is a bike-friendly city. The City is completing the construction of 21 km of new on-street bike routes to help people choose cycling as a safe, healthy and efficient way to get around the city.

With the marking of new bike routes, many drivers and cyclists may be scratching their heads wondering what the new pavement markings mean, and how they are expected to share the road.

Cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles and are not obligated to use the reserved bike or shared-use lanes.

Bike Lanes

Road Marking

Sign

• Dedicated exclusively to cyclists
• Separated from traffic and parking by solid white lines, and marked with an image of a bicycle and diamond
• Motorists can't drive, stop or park within bike lanes
• Motorists can cross a bike lane when turning into accesses, driveways, and when parking is permitted - once they have checked for cyclists and it is safe to do so

Shared-Use Lanes

Road Marking

Signs

• Indicate the road is to be shared between motorists and cyclists
• The pavement markings consist of an image of a bicycle, capped by a pair of arrows
• Guide cyclists and remind drivers to expect cyclists in the same travel lane
• Cyclists are encouraged to ride over the markings but are not required to as they are only a guide

Shared-Use Lanes FAQ

Isn’t it Time We Got Along?

Cyclists and motorists have the same rights and responsibilities. Everyone has to follow the rules of the road and deserves to be treated with respect.

For more information:

Transportation Planning