How Mixed Travel Lanes Would Work on Washington Ave.
Here are cross-sections of how lanes for vehicular traffic, buffers, and cyclists could be configured on sections of Washington Avenue that wvould lose at least one dedicated lane for vehicles.
78'
Three vehicle lanes
8 to 12'
5'
6'
6'
2'
8 to 12'
5'
8'
11'
11'
11'
8'
5'
Sidewalk
Bike
lane
Parking
Travel
lane
Center turn
lane
Travel
lane
Parking
Bike
lane
Sidewalk
Buffer
Buffer
Buffer
78'
Four vehicle lanes
8 to 12'
6'
5'
8'
10'
10'
10'
10'
8'
5'
6'
8 to 12'
Sidewalk
Bike
lane
Parking
Travel
lane
Center
turn
lane
Travel
lane
Travel
lane
Parking
Bike
lane
Sidewalk
Buffer
Buffer
SOURCE: Office of Transportation, Infrastructure & Sustainability
JOHN DUCHNESKIE / Staff Artist