BTA: Bicycle Boulevards Campaign

Primary Goal #3

No bicycle boulevard is complete without closing the gaps! Large arterial streets, freeways and light rail tracks all create significant barriers for bicyclists, pedestrians and neighborhoods. In order to have a working network of bicycle boulevards, it's imperative that cyclists are able to cross major intersections safely. The tools in this section will show how that can be done on a generous, or shoe-string budget!


Curb Extensions	$10,000-$19,000	Increases bicycle/pedestrian visibility, shorten crossing distance
Speed Bumps	$2,000	Reduces auto speed to 20-25mph at bump, used preceding and following crosswalks
Raised Crosswalks	$2000+	Increases visibility of crossing and pedestrians
Medians	$40/sq. ft. or $15,000-$20,000 per location	Limits auto access, provides mid-point crossing refuge for bicycles/pedestrians
Refuge Islands	$8,000-$15,000	Limits auto access, provides mid-point crossing refuge for bicycles/pedestrians
Marked Crosswalks	$1,000- $1,500	Increases visibility at crossings
Stop Signs	$200 each	Stops auto traffic
HAWK signals	$150,000+	Stops all auto traffic at major crossings, pedestrian/bicycle activated
Scramble Signals	$100,000+	Stops all auto traffic, allows bicycle /pedestrian to move any direction thru intersection. Activated with bike loop pavement marking
Pedestrian Half Signals	$100,000+	Usually yellow, stops traffic when called. NOT allowed for new bicycle boulevards
Bike Boxes	$200 for striping	Brings cyclists to front of the line at traffic lights, priority crossing/turning, reduces right-hook conflict, fill in box with color paint to increase visibility