Arlington Input wanted: Bikes May Use Full Lane Signs?

[Tim Kelley]

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A few “Bikes May Use Full Lane” signs were installed around Arlington County last summer. (See picture for example). We could use community input on suggested places that more signs could go up.

I’ll get started:

-N. Quincy, heading north of the intersection with Washington Blvd, where the bike lane turns into sharrows for half a block

-Heading east through Clarendon at the intersection with Washington Blvd, where Wilson turns into Clarendon. There is a pinch point with the pedestrian island before the bike lane starts

-Heading west on Fairfax Dr (west of Glebe) where the bike lane simply ends before Wakefield St and the trail connector that goes up to the Custis

Please add your suggestions!

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[OneEighth]

Washington Blvd from around the intersection with 50 all the way to Lee Hwy could use markings indicating that bikes can use the road. Not sure it is wide enough for dedicated bike lanes (I’m thinking of the segment between Glebe and the East Falls Church Metro), but I do see plenty of folks riding that road. I would note that traffic on Washington tends to be in 40 to 50 mph range between Kirkwood and the East Falls Church Metro. Increased speed enforcement would make it safer for everyone, but the police cannot be there all the time. Marking the roadway and thereby putting drivers on alert (one hopes) would be very helpful.

[Tim Kelley]

I’m going to close this thread. Thanks to everyone for their suggestions and viewpoints–it’s good to know that riders have strong feelings about this.

While promises can’t be made to specific sign installation locations, the planners and engineers have some good suggestions now.

Thanks!

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