bike lane

American  

[bahyk leyn] / ˈbaɪk ˌleɪn /

noun

bike lanes plural

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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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• bike lanes
  plural

Etymology

Origin of bike lane

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

bike lane

The image accompanying Mr. Sasse’s piece features a mixed-age group of children riding bicycles freely through a protected bike lane in what looks to me a lot like the Netherlands.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026

The 12-year-old attempted to turn left from the bike lane onto Old Carmel Valley Road when he collided with the front passenger side of the Tesla, police said in the statement.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2026

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

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