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19 <br /> <br />Street Level Class IV Bikeways <br />Street level separated bike lanes are common in retrofit situations where a separated bike <br />lane is incorporated into the existing cross section of the street. They are also used for new <br />construction where there is a desire to provide significant delineation between sidewalks <br />and the bicycle facility to reduce pedestrian encroachment in the bike lane. <br /> <br />Street level bike lanes separated by curb (left) or �lex posts (right) <br />Guidance <br />• Street-level separated bike lanes are most suitable where the facility can fit within <br />the existing curb-to-curb width (with a minimum bike lane width of 6’). <br />• Where on-street parking or loading zones are present, be sure the design is <br />compatible with accessibility requirements for pedestrians. <br />• Street-level separated bike lanes should provide sufficient clear width between the <br />curb and barrier to accommodate maintenance equipment (e.g., street sweepers). <br />Considerations <br />• Street-level separated bike lanes are well-suited to retrofit projects because they <br />can be incorporated into the existing cross section and may minimize the need to <br />relocate or reconfigure drainage infrastructure.