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Bike Boxes
Bike Box Brochure
Portland's new green space - this brochure explains how bike boxes help prevent crashes at intersections.
Improving Bicycle Safety in Portland
A comprehensive review of bike safety challenges and solutions. See pg. 12 for locations where Bike Boxes will be installed.
On the Move with Mr. Smooth - Bike Box video
Mr. Smooth shows his friend - and the rest of us - how the bike box makes an intersection smoother for everyone.

What is a bike box?

 

The bike box is an intersection safety design to prevent bicycle/car collisions, especially those between drivers turning right and bicyclists going straight. It is a green box on the road with a white bicycle symbol inside. It includes green bicycle lanes approaching and leading from the box.

 

Why are bike boxes being installed?

 

The main goal is to prevent collisions between motorists turning right and cyclists going straight. It's all about visibility and awareness. At a red light, cyclists are more visible to motorists by being in front of On the Move video screen shotthem. At a green light, the green bike lane through the intersection reminds motorists and cyclists to watch for each other.

 

Watch this short video to see how drivers and cyclists can use the Bike Box to reduce conflict and increase safety.

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Bike Boxes in the News

Read more, view photos and video, by clicking these links:


The Oregonian


BikePortland.org


KATU-TV


KGW-TV


PDOT Press Release

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