Demonstration Path
A demonstration path is a designated pathway installed on a temporary basis within the roadway for people walking, biking, or rolling. A demonstration path can be installed for a special event, to temporarily fill gaps in the bicycle network, or as a proof-of-concept, and it may be one-way, two-way, or contraflow.
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| Orlando, FL |
Massachusetts (MassDOT) |
Program Goals This Project Type Meets
- Increase safety (pedestrian and bike)
- Improve travel options
Typical Applications
- 1-4 lane residential or urban center roadway
- Within an existing on-street parking lane
- Within a travel lane on a roadway with at least two travel lanes in each direction
Material Options
Design Considerations
- One-way paths must be a minimum of 4’, while two-way require at least 10’
- Where possible, provide a minimum 2’ buffer between the path and vehicle travel lanes. If a buffer cannot be accommodated, include vertical barriers in the design.
- Where paths must traverse driveways or navigate intersections, provide accommodations such as bike cross markings, green conflict striping, bike boxes, or curb extensions
- Maintain truck, bus, and fire truck turning ability
- Temporary stencil markings and laminated or aluminum signs can be used to relay the path’s proper use and directionality to users
- Where bike lanes already exist, demonstration projects may include the addition of a horizontal or vertical buffer
- Provide accessible ramps to and from the sidewalk and detectable warning surfaces at entry and exist points
- Consider path termini and safe transitions between varying cross sections
Other Considerations
- Opportunity to include artistic elements and/or coordinate with a larger intersection mural project
- ADA accessibility, particularly for pedestrians with visual impairments