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Bicycle Boulevards Bicycle Boulevards have been implemented in numerous California locations including Berkeley, Davis, and Pasadena. A Bicycle Boulevard, also known as bicycle priority road, is a roadway that allows all types of vehicles, but which has been modified to enhance bicycle safety and security. Roadways are designed to be places where cars and bicycles can equally share right -of -way. Bicycle Boulevards tend to be residential streets with lower traffic volumes, typically between 3000 to 5000 average daily vehicles, but can include secondary commercial streets. Figure 2.9 shows the typical design features of bicycle boulevards, these include: Traffic calming devices such as traffic circles and curb bulb outs Bicycle destination signage Pavement stencils indicating status as a Bicycle Boulevard Crossing improvements at major arterials such as traffic signals with bicycle- detection, four -way stops and high- visibility crosswalks Bicycle- friendly signal preemption at high - volume signalized intersections. Stop signs on streets crossing the Bicycle Boulevard Figure 2.9: Bicycle Boulevard Signage in Berkeley, CA Bicycle Boulevards can be designed to accommodate the particular needs of the residents and businesses along the routes, and may be as simple as pavement markings with wayfinding signs or as complex as streets with traffic diverters and bicycle signals. Many good candidates for Bicycle Boulevards may benefit most from signage and public education. Substantial capital improvements may not be necessary. To further identify a street as a preferred bicycle route, lower volume roadways may be modified to function as a through street for bicycles, while maintaining only local access for automobiles. Traffic calming devices can lower traffic speeds and through trips, limiting conflicts between motorists and bicyclists and providing priority to through bicycle movement. OCTA Commuter Bikeways Strategic Plan