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bike lane

American

[bahyk leyn] / ˈbaɪk ˌleɪn /

noun

a lane of a roadway specifically for the use of bicyclists, as designated by road markings or signs.

The one-way streets are so wide that putting in a bike lane would have virtually no effect on car traffic.

Etymology

Origin of bike lane

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

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According to witnesses and CCTV, the driver of the SUV began driving in the bike lane.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2025

Planners believe it sets the stage for new ways of imagining the city, a bridge to the permanent design changes that have given Bogotá Latin America’s largest bike lane network.

From Slate • Dec. 22, 2024

If you live in the Chinatown neighborhood, for example, you can traverse a bike lane from College Street to Stadium Way — and then ride or walk up the stadium’s hill.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2024

The ride from Echo Park is about 11 minutes and can be done by taking Sunset Boulevard but there are some areas along the way without a protected bike lane.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2024

I turn to Garrett as we leave our neighborhood and take to the bike lane of a major avenue.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

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