bike lane

[ bahyk leyn ]

noun

1. 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bike lane¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

In Paris, we are modernizing city infrastructure, adding bike lanes, expanding green space and reducing air pollution to make our urban communities more resilient, livable, and equitable.

From Time

Wider, protected, continuous bike lanes and intersections would benefit all riders, not just those on e-bikes.

From Time

Back in New York, city officials added 28 miles of bike lanes in 2020, bringing the total number to over 1,300 miles.

From Time

The prototype announcements come as cities roll out more bike lanes, giving people more space to commute amid the ongoing pandemic.

From Washington Post

Mayor Todd Gloria released Monday the city’s annual update on its goals to combat climate change, like building bike lanes and cutting planet-warming greenhouse gases emitted by the municipality, in an enthusiastic press release.

From Voice of San Diego

You have to be in the Army and standing in a New York City bike lane while writing your memoir.

From The Daily Beast