On a recent trip to Denver, CO, to visit Sweetie’s family, I found these freeform bike lanes throughout. While most of us are used to painted lines on the sides of the streets, these are a refreshing new take on a bike “lane.”
I suspect they actually create more awareness of bikes, putting drivers on more alert since cyclists can act more like free range riders and take the lane as necessary. Much like traffic circles demand more mental attention from drivers, these markers probably make drivers pay more attention. Combined with the state’s recent approval of a “3 Feet 2 Pass” measure and the pervasive bike paths, it’s one more reason why Denver’s looking pretty good.
Check the photo after the break to see a broader perspective and you’ll really see what I mean about giving cyclists broad use of the road. It’s very cool…
