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Gaithersburg Sharrows: Road Lane Markings

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Gaithersburg Sharrows: Road Lane Markings

 

On roadways throughout Gaithersburg, you'll find lane markings called "sharrows." They show a bicycle with two chevron arrows above it. Sharrows don't indicate a dedicated biking lane; rather, they alert motorists and cyclists to the fact that bicycles are allowed to share the full driving lane. Along with the sharrows, these roadways have signs indicating that "Bikes May Use Full Lane." Bikes are also accommodated on roads with dedicated bike lanes and on multi-use paths with widths generally greater than eight feet.

 

This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.

 

 

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Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

We are increasingly providing bike lanes in the greater Sacramento region.  And, more folks are using them.

Jul 14, 2019 03:06 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Good morning, Roy - I have seen this over the years but until now did not know the term.  Your post lead to a quick Internet search and found the term sharrow was not a new one.  Well, it was a new one to me.  They are quite common in California.

Jul 14, 2019 03:18 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Roy, I'm glad there is more and more bike lane awareness these days, although I have never heard this term used before...Interesting.

Jul 14, 2019 03:53 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Roy. We have quite a few bike lanes in Charlotte, but had no idea these markings were called sharrows. I've said it before... learn something new in the Rain everyday and I'm sure it won't be the last time I'll say this.

Jul 14, 2019 04:54 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Wayne Martin bikes, travelling on a double lane highway, are risky business in my opinion.... bike paths are for bikes.... at the Cape, you can ride from Dennis (mid cape) to Provinetown (the tip of the lower cape)...that's safe.

Jul 14, 2019 05:21 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Roy. Bike lanes and shared lanes are becoming a big thing here in Chicago. Enjoy your day 

Jul 14, 2019 06:04 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Roy

I did not know the term, and yes we have lots of bike lanes around here.  A

Jul 14, 2019 08:23 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Roy Kelley, 

I like the arrows showing the direction of travel. 

Jul 14, 2019 09:13 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Your comments are always welcome and are very much appreciated.

Jul 15, 2019 04:35 AM
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