Residents of Ashland should take note of the new paint markings at the Ashland Street and Walker Avenue intersection. Green "bike boxes" have been installed to enhance safety for bicyclists.
A bike box is a designated area at the front of a traffic lane at signalized intersections. It allows bicyclists to wait in a safe and visible position ahead of vehicles during red lights.
- For Drivers: If you reach a red light, please stop and wait behind the bike box. Remember, right turns on red are not allowed. When the light turns green, allow bicyclists using the bike box to proceed through the intersection before you continue.
- For Bicyclists: If you're in the bike lane and the light is red, enter the bike box behind the crosswalk. If you're going straight, position yourself in the center of the right-hand travel lane. You may turn right on red after stopping. When the light turns green, move through the intersection and merge back into the bike lane in your direction of travel.
- For Everyone: Both motorists and bicyclists must yield to pedestrians crossing the street.
A short video on how to use bike boxes is available here.
