So-called sharrows started dotting city streets in Oregon in recent years. I’m wondering what if anything has been the result.
The markings are visible on several Albany thoroughfares. Most recently they were added to Washington Street, which was repaved last month from First Avenue to Pacific Boulevard.
As the term suggests, the symbol of a bike silhouette, with chevrons pointing in the direction of travel, says that motor vehicles share this lane with people on bikes. The message is clear as long as the white paint is fresh…