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

To understand how unnerving it is out there for cyclists, I might suggest you saddle up and pedal in a gutter bike lane during rush hour.

From Los Angeles Times

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

The ride from Echo Park is about 11 minutes and can be done by taking Sunset Boulevard but there are some areas along the way without a protected bike lane.

From Los Angeles Times

The ride from Echo Park is about 11 minutes and can be done by taking Sunset Boulevard but there are some areas along the way without a protected bike lane.

From Los Angeles Times

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