design elements - San Jacinto Texas Historic District

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Accommodate bicycle traffi c on roadways by designating them
as shared roadways.
Where moderate bicycle traffi c is expected,
and permitt ed, provide signage along the
road to identify it as a shared roadway. Shared
roadways should be the preferred route for
bicyclists between two regional destinations.
Traffi c control devices along shared roadways
should be adjusted to give greater priority to
bicyclists, as opposed to alternative streets.
Care should be given to select pavement
materials and utility structures (i.e. drainage
grates) that are bicycle-friendly. Shared
roadways may also have larger curb-side
lanes to accommodate bicyclists, though
AASHTO does not recommend traffi c lanes
over 14 feet wide. Shared roadways should
not be located on streets with diagonal (headin)
parking because of the additional confl icts
between bicyclists and cars.
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Shared roadways can provide separate bicycle paths or integrate them on
the edges of traffi c lanes.
Clearly marked bicycle lanes enhance safety for bicyclists.
Paint and other markings help drivers see bicycle zones.
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