California Streets and Highways Code

§ 890.4

SHC § 890.4 Effective Jan 1, 2016Div. 1 · Ch. 8 · Art. 3

Statute text

As used in this article, “bikeway” means all facilities that provide primarily for, and promote, bicycle travel. For purposes of this article, bikeways shall be categorized as follows:

(a)Bike paths or shared use paths, also referred to as “Class I bikeways,” which provide a completely separated right-of-way designated for the exclusive use of bicycles and pedestrians with crossflows by motorists minimized.

(b)Bike lanes, also referred to as “Class II bikeways,” which provide a restricted right-of-way designated for the exclusive or semiexclusive use of bicycles with through travel by motor vehicles or pedestrians prohibited, but with vehicle parking and crossflows by pedestrians and motorists permitted.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 451, Sec. 17. (SB 491) Effective January 1, 2016.