bike lane

American  

[bahyk leyn] / ˈbaɪk ˌleɪn /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of bike lane

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

In an Instagram video explaining the encounter, Fetzer says that there were two cars harassing him and his friend, despite their position in the bike lane and following the rules of the road.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2025

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

Unfortunately, the spot was blocking a crosswalk and a bike lane.

From Slate • Oct. 21, 2024

I’m that guy I hate, the one who walks in the bike lane when there’s clearly a lane for walkers and joggers.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera