More and more evidence is pointing towards the benefits of protected bike lanes. Not only do they greatly increase the safety of bike riders, they also lead to huge jumps in the number of bikes for a route (which have all sorts of other benefits, including economic -- see my "Bicycles Mean Business" blog post here).
Even with a protected bike lane, bicyclists still have to cross intersections, which puts them right back into traffic with cars. Because of this, this urban planner is extending the protected bike lane into intersections. Nick Falbo's design protects bikes from turning vehicles, and increases visibility of the biker so there is less likelihood for collision. Watch a short video here to learn more about his design and how it can be modified to work in the U.S.
As a bonus, here's a short article from Beartooth NBC on our local Centennial Trail!
