Much to the excitement of bicyclists in the GMTMA region, shared lane pavement markings, otherwise known as sharrows, are about to make their first appearance in Princeton later this month.
It is hoped that the roadway markings will allow cyclists and drivers to safely share the road along the area’s streets that are too narrow for separate bike lanes. Unlike bicycle lanes, sharrows do not designate a particular part of the street for the exclusive use of bicyclists. They are markings to guide bicyclists to the best place to ride and help motorists expect to see and share the lane with bicyclists.
What do sharrows mean for motorists and bicyclists?
Motorists:
• Expect to see bicyclists on the street
• Remember to give bicyclists three feet of space when passing
• Follow the rules of the road as if there were no sharrows
Bicyclists
• Use the sharrow to guide where you ride within the lane
• Remember not to ride too close to parked cars
• Follow the rules of the road as if there were no sharrows
