Bicycle Facilities in Olympia, WA

Bicycle lane on a four-lane road with a diverter and a mid-block crosswalk. Olympia has a number of bicycle lanes, traffic calming sensitive adaptations, bridges, and trails.

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Location:: Olympia, WA, US
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Source:: Walkable Communities

CSS Highlights

Flexible Design Elements:: Bike Facilities, Crossing Islands/Channelized Intersection, Crosswalks, Crosswalks: Mid-block, Lane Alignment (horizontal): Staggerings/Chicanes, Medians, Sidewalks
Community Outcome:: Scenic Preservation/Enhancement, Community Enhancement, Recreational Opportunities, Improved Quality of Life

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Physical Setting:: Urban, Suburban
CSS Context:: Community, Environmental, Recreational
Transportation Facilities:: Road, Overpass/Bridge
CSS Transportation Outcome:: Mobility for All Users, Increased Walkability, Increased Bikeability, Improved Safety (Pedestrians/Bikes), Speed Management, Capacity Appropriate to Context
Design Directions:: Traffic Calming

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