Bike Box
Bike Detection
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BIKEWAYS
Bike Box
A designated area between the crosswalk and vehicle stop bar at a signalized intersection that is often painted green where bicyclists can wait during a red signal phase . The use of the bike box places bicyclists in a location where they are more visible to motorists .
Cost $
Low Cost / Quick Build alternative available
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BIKEWAYS
Bike Detection
Technology used at signalized intersections , either through use of push-buttons , inpavement loops , or by video or infrared cameras , to call a green light for bicyclists and reduce delay for bicycle travel . Discourages red light running by bicyclists and increases convenience of bicycling .
Cost $$
Relevant Crash Types Bicyclists at Signalized Intersections
Safe System Hierarchy Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4
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Remove Manage Increase
Severe Conflicts Attentiveness
Conflicts in Time and Awareness
Relevant Crash Types Pedestrians at Signalized Intersections Bicyclists at Signalized Intersections
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