Jun 18, 2015
NANTES, FRANCE: An interesting example of compromise in design that encourages motorists, cyclists and bus drivers to cooperate . This bridge extends from a central bus-only lane, adjacent is one lane in each direction, plus separated bike lanes on each side. The bridge width limits the ability to maintain separate space throughout. Instead, darker pavement distinguishes the space reserved for buses to encourage motorists to remain in their separate lane. When cyclists are present, motorist have the option to pass on the left by moving into the bus lane via a transition from separate (before the bridge) to at-grade (along the bridge).