Bicycle Lanes
New to downtown Morganton: Bicycle lanes! New along Green and Sterling streets through the downtown district, these bike lanes are 5-feet wide and are designated by a solid white line and stencils of cyclists on the right side of the road. A second line, will soon be in place to better mark the lane. Motorists should not drive in bike lanes. Drivers should use caution crossing the bike lane only to park in designated parking spaces or to turn into a driveway or parking lot. Motor vehicles should not use them as a turn lane or a passing lane.
In North Carolina, the bicycle has the legal status of a vehicle. This means that bicyclists have full rights and responsibilities on the roadway and are subject to the same regulations governing the operation of a motor vehicle, including signaling turns. When stopped at a red light, motorists should yield to bicyclists and pedestrians, and bicyclists should yield to pedestrians.
What will bike lanes do for Morganton?
How to safely use bike lanes
- Ride WITH the flow of traffic
- Obey traffic signals and signs
- Use hand signals
- Use caution if riding at night
- Use headlight, taillights, reflectors and reflective clothing
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