Originally Posted by
mconlonx
Looks like a decent bike lane -- separated from traffic with at least rudimentary physical barrier (although what is used is more psychological than physically protective), but most importantly, no cars parking inside of bike lane to create perfect dooring lane.
OK I have to chuckle a bit... I just looked at the PDF, and what is this a 30 MPH street... my gosh that bike lane is more protected than the typical sidewalk... It appears to be a rather low use street with single automotive lanes and a very wide buffered bike lane... a bike lane that might best be reserved for the high speed multi-laned arterial roads we have around here.
In fact take a look at this BL on this local 65MPH arterial road here.
Notice that while there is a buffer, there are no "barriers" and yes, this IS a 65MPH road. Such a BL as the one in use in Chicago would be nice here on this road.
I actually have a hard time believing such a BL is on that road in Chicago.