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In Denmark we have light blue lanes in many intersections to make it obvious where cars can expect bikes to cross and also guide the bicyclists. Also more rece
by liversage 6y ago
In Denmark we have light blue lanes in many intersections to make it obvious where cars can expect bikes to cross and also guide the bicyclists.
Also more recently "bike boxes" have been drawn on the street effectively widening a bike lane to cover the entire lane right in front of the intersection to ensure that all bicyclist are in front of and not to the right of waiting cars.
Unfortunately bicyclists are getting injured or even killed by cars or trucks turning right without noticing the bicyclist and the blue lanes and the "bike boxes" are attempts to prevent this from happening.
Danish publication about bicycle safety in intersections with some photos: https://idekatalogforcykeltrafik.dk/krydsloesninger/ https://idekatalogforcykeltrafik.dk/krydsloesninger/
- glasss 6y agoIn Chicago, they recently (in the last couple of years from what I can see), started implementing similar lanes / boxes in high cyclist traffic areas. I realized I am much more aware of these bright green lanes on the road than simple sharrows. Anecdotal, but I do think these or completely segregated lanes are the best bet to make sure everyone is safe.
- madsbuch 6y agoIn Denmark we also have the notion of soft road user. Where pedestrians are the most soft, then bikes and lastly cars. If a car is in a traffic accident with a pedestrian or a cyclist he will always be assumed responsble.
- terinjokes 6y agoSan Francisco has the boxes in front of the lanes at some intersections. I've found it fairly likely that cars will be stopped in them. :(