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Bicycle Facilities 101

Are you confused about the many different types of bicycle facilities? Don't know the difference between a Class-I, II, III, protected bike lanes, bike routes, bikeways, etc?  This page has been created to help you understand the basics of bicycle infrastructure.  

The Streets and Highway Code Section 890.4 defines a "Bikeway" as a facility that is provided primarily for bicycle travel.

Class-I Bike Path

Provides a completely separated right of way for the exclusive use of bicycles and pedestrians with crossflow by motorists minimized. 

Class-II Bike Lane

Provides a striped lane for one-way bike travel on a street or highway.

Class-III Bike Route

Provides for shared use with pedestrian or motor vehicle traffic. 

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  • HOME
    • Project History and Goals
    • News
  • BLOG
  • Phase 1: SGV Bike Plan
    • OUTREACH >
      • Workshops
      • Bike Counts
      • Street Audits
      • Info Booths
    • Maps
    • WORK GROUPS
    • BALDWIN PARK
    • EL MONTE
    • MONTEREY PARK
    • SAN GABRIEL
    • SOUTH EL MONTE
    • MAP
  • RESOURCES
    • Pedestrian Facilities
    • Bike Facilities
    • Policy & Funding