Oakland's 14th Street Project Wins on Details - Streetsblog San Francisco

"It's a nice detail as this raised segment was designed intentionally to support vans serving the senior living facility at this location. The raised bikeway allows for people using mobility devices to get between the sidewalk and the vans parked at the pick up zones along the curb, Protected bikeways and accessibility needs can be compatible, with thoughtful design and enough funding to deliver robust solutions."

"The bike lane again comes to sidewalk level to help pedestrians get across. A loading zone is preserved. And yellow tactile strips make it clear what's bike space and what's sidewalk. Green paint will make this even more clear when the project is completed. Note also the ramp to street level on the left for those who may not be able to step up and down a curb."

"Streetsblog was also impressed by the grates to prevent the drainage channel between the bike lane and the curb from becoming a trap for cyclists. Albeit, it's obviously going to be challenging keeping it clear of leaves, as in the photo below: There are large sections still under construction. But a bit less than half of it is rideable. The city has done a good job of building large intersection islands to maintain sightlines and slow down turning cars:"

Oakland's one-mile protected bikeway on 14th Street includes raised sidewalk-level segments that support vans serving a senior living facility and enable people using mobility devices to move between sidewalk and vehicles. Loading zones are preserved where the bikeway returns to sidewalk level, with yellow tactile strips distinguishing bike space from sidewalk and planned green paint for added clarity. Ramps provide access for people who cannot step up or down a curb. Drainage grates prevent wheel traps but require regular maintenance to avoid leaf buildup. Construction is ongoing, with just under half of the corridor currently rideable. Large intersection islands and a wide protective curb slow turning cars and improve sightlines.

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