What standards does the city use when building bike lanes?

The city’s design standards set requirements for bike lanes built within the city’s right of way. These standards meet those set by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).

TxDOT’s standards are based on the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Roadway Design Manual and guidelines. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) is a standards setting body which publishes specifications, test protocols and guidelines which are used in highway design and construction throughout the United States.


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1. What standards does the city use when building bike lanes?
2. How’s does the city’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan influence bike lanes standards?
3. How do the city’s standards for bike lanes compare to state requirements?