What is the width of a bike lane?

The width depends upon whether there is parking or curbs. Extra width is needed on long or steep upgrades to allow for extra wander by the bicyclists.

• Road with no curb - 4 feet minimum
• Road with curb - 5  feet minimum
• Extra width to account for parking - 7 feet

The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center has a very good page answering basic questions about Bike Lanes.

References

NYDOT manual, chapter 17

Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center – Bike Lanes

January 2014