The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) confirmed contraflow bike lanes with proper signage and pavement markings as permissible under the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
A contraflow bike lane is one where bicycles are directed to go against the flow of traffic.
Itir Sonuparlak reports on the controversial strategy:
"Those against the idea argue on the basis of traffic laws, safety, directing resources away from automobiles and even based on the cost of new signage. However, supporters of contraflow bike lanes argue that they would open up one-way streets to cyclists, allow for two-way bike traffic, increase convenience of bike travel and safety, and slow down traffic by narrowing the road."
The inclusion by the FHA in their Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) gives contraflow bike lanes some legitimacy.
Thanks to Jeffrey Riecke
FULL STORY: Contraflow Bike Lanes Deemed Acceptable by the U.S. Federal Highway Administration
Depopulation Patterns Get Weird
A recent ranking of “declining” cities heavily features some of the most expensive cities in the country — including New York City and a half-dozen in the San Francisco Bay Area.
California Exodus: Population Drops Below 39 Million
Never mind the 40 million that demographers predicted the Golden State would reach by 2018. The state's population dipped below 39 million to 38.965 million last July, according to Census data released in March, the lowest since 2015.
Pennsylvania Mall Conversion Bill Passes House
If passed, the bill would promote the adaptive reuse of defunct commercial buildings.
Google Maps Introduces New Transit, EV Features
It will now be easier to find electric car charging stations and transit options.
Ohio Lawmakers Propose Incentivizing Housing Production
A proposed bill would take a carrot approach to stimulating housing production through a grant program that would reward cities that implement pro-housing policies.
Chicago Awarded $2M Reconnecting Communities Grant
Community advocates say the city’s plan may not do enough to reverse the negative impacts of a major expressway.
City of Costa Mesa
Licking County
Barrett Planning Group LLC
HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research
Mpact Transit + Community
HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research
City of Universal City TX
ULI Northwest Arkansas
Town of Zionsville
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.