Conventional

• some examples include Sterling St (Forsyth to King), Gage Ave (Lawrence to Barton) and Longwood St N (Southbound only), Dundurn St N
• These bike lanes use pavement markings to create a designed space for cyclists however without protection or separation from traffic they may not be comfortable for traffic speeds over 40km/h or volumes of over 3000 vehicles per day. Be sure to stay within painted lines and signal and check before exiting the lane

Buffered

• An example is York Blvd from Dundurn to Hess St 
• Creating separation from traffic with a buffer space can help cyclists feel more comfortable on busy streets. It is still important to be cognizant of traffic and be sure not to ride in the buffer zone

Bollard Separated

• An example is on King St from Paradise to Dundurn
• Similar to a buffer, bollards can help cyclists feel more separated from motor traffic, however, remember these bollards do not provide physical protection so it is important to still be aware of traffic.

Parking Protected

• Examples include Herkimer (Eastbound only) and Charlton Ave (Westbound only)
• This unique design features a bike lane between the sidewalk and parked cars providing true separation from moving traffic. Be cognisant of motorists opening or exiting their doors however as this can invade on bike lane space.

Bi-Directional

• Examples include the Cannon Cycle Track and Bay St from Cannon to Aberdeen 
  • • • This features 2 bike lanes flowing in opposite directions adjacent to traffic. Typically the contraflow lane is the inside lane to protect from traffic moving in the opposite direction. When traveling against traffic extra caution at intersections by both cyclists and motorists is required. Generally bi-directional lanes have physical separation from traffic, however this is not the case for all such lanes in Hamilton.

Raised and Separated Bike Path

• Examples include Governors Rd and Longwood St S (from Aberdeen to Frid St) 
• Similar to a multi-use trail but for the exclusive use of cyclists, these paths may be raised or separated from traffic by the sidewalk.

Paved Multi-Use Trail

• Examples include the Waterfront Trail and the west most section of the Hamilton-Brantford Rail Trail
• These trails are wide, paved and often lit, they are shared with pedestrians, roller-bladers and other non-motorized users so be sure to share the trail.

Unpaved Multi-Use Trail

• Examples include the Red Hill Valley trail and the Hamilton-Brantford Rail Trail
• Maintenance and terrain vary so before your ride be sure to double check the conditions are safe for your comfort level and bike type. Again, be sure to yield to pedestrians and share the space with all users.

Neighbourhood Greenway (aka Bicycle Boulevard)

Shared Route

• Examples include Dundurn St (from Main to King) and Longwood Rd N (Northbound)
• When cyclists are meant to share lanes with busier traffic lanes the use of “sharrows” is common. Only ride in these spaces if you are comfortable mixing with traffic, although it is a motorists responsibility to share the lane, there is no physical separation from traffic. 

Bike Box

• One stage bike boxes such as at Bay and cannon are used to help cyclists cross traffic lanes at a red light with motorists stopped behind them. 
• Two-stage bike boxes provide interim locations for cyclists to wait while making a two part turn. After proceeding straight through an intersection, wait in the bike box for the light to change before completing the turn.

Bicycle Traffic Signals

Bicycle Parking