Boston Cyclists Union

Gateway East Needs a Safe Bikeway for Everybody

Cycle Tracks or “Protected Lanes”• Physical separation from traffic, and distinct from the walkway• Street level, sidewalk level, in between• One-way, bidirectional

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Boston Cyclists Union

Design for a Few, or for All?

Interested but Concerned (60%)

No Way, No How (30%)

Strong & Fearless3%

Enthused & Confident (7%)

Bikes in Mixed Traffic: Level of Traffic Stress 4

Bike Lane: Level of Traffic Stress 3

Cycle Track Stress 1 or 2

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“Protected Intersection”

Inferior option:Cycle track becomes a bike lane

at intersections

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Cycle Track at Bus Stops

Pedestrian zone 1: the sidewalk

Pedestrian zone 2:the platform

Shelter may be in either pedestrian

zone

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