Kansas City Joining 'Bike Box' Trend for Cyclist Safety

MO: Kansas City Joining 'Bike Box' Trend for Cyclist Safety

LYNN HORSLEY ON DEC 9, 2015
SOURCE: MCCLATCHY


There's a mysterious new lime green rectangle of color in the black pavement at 11th and Main streets in downtown Kansas City.

It's intended just for cyclists — a painted "bike box" to give them a head start in front of the cars at that tricky intersection.

But Deb Ridgway, bicycle pedestrian coordinator for Kansas City, wasn't surprised Friday to see cars just rolling right into the green space without stopping at the white border that should now be their stopping point when the light is red.

"They don't see this stop border," she said. "It's a little confusing."

It should soon become less confusing and even more noticeable.

The location will soon have white bicycle decals in the green box, making it clearer that it's designated for cyclists. .........(more)

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