DEFINITION a widening of a bike lane at signaled intersections in front of waiting automobiles where cyclists can wait for the light in the safest, most visible location. a national committee determined that bike lanes and boxes should be green so as not to confuse them with disabled parking.
AKAother names, related ideas, etc.
PERFORMANCE CRITERIAreduction in bicycle-related accidents? visibility of cyclists?
ILLUSTRATION
CASE STUDIESNW Everett St. & NW 16th Ave., Portland
ADDITIONAL RESOURCESFirst Look at Portland's New Bike Box, BikePortland.org blog
City of Portland's Bike Box webpage, with link to brochure explaining concept, why green? why safer? etc.