18.1.1 Purpose

This chapter provides guidance on the design of bikeways with the goal of accommodating people of all ages and abilities riding bicycles. The application of this guidance will apply to TxDOT roadways and any project funded by TxDOT.
Note that green-colored pavement markings, two-stage bicycle turn boxes, and intersection bicycle boxes are not currently prescribed in TxDOT policy or the 2011 TMUTCD. They will be incorporated into the next TMUTCD for use by cities and counties (not for TxDOT). However, it has not been released, so the 2011 TMUTCD remains effective until then. For the purposes of this guidance, in pictures, and figures where these devices are shown, they are for depiction purposes only to illustrate typical application of these treatments.
Additionally, the signing and pavement markings shown are examples. Current standard signing and pavement markings may be found in the , , and applicable