 Fort Worth is increasing choices for people who want to get around by bicycle. Cities across the country have begun to build safer and more comfortable bike lanes called protected bike lanes. Protected bike lanes are physically separated from motor vehicle traffic, often by curbs, parked cars, or posts. This special type of bike lane makes riding on a street like riding on a trail, which can make biking more attractive for children and families. The newest protected bike lanes are located on Shiver between Ray White and Trace Ridge, and Trace Ridge between Shiver and Van Zand. These bicycle facilities are physically separated from motor vehicle traffic and allow people to bike in both directions on one side of the road, similar to a trail. Directional bike lanes that flow in the same direction of motor vehicle traffic have also been installed between Brook Hill and Trace Ridge Parkway. These facilities have been constructed by reallocating the space available on the roadway without modifying the number of travel lanes, turn lanes, or driveway access. However, parking for pickup and drop-off is changing. On-street stopping and parking will no longer be allowed on the east side of Trace Ridge. Parking will still be allowed on Southbound Trace Ridge, adjacent to the school in designated parking areas. The protected bike lane is for the exclusive use of bicyclists and shall not be used by motor vehicles for any purpose including loading or unloading, temporary parking, or stopping within the space. The protected bike lane is for people on bicycles only. No mopeds, segways, hoverboards, skateboarding, or golf carts will be allowed on this facility. When turning across a bikeway, watch for people on bikes traveling in both directions. Don't drive in the designated bicycle space. You can turn across into driveways and at intersections, but must yield to people riding bicycles. Signal your intentions. Green stripe markings at intersections and driveways along the protected bike lane warn drivers to look for and yield to bicycles in the cycle track. Similar to expected behavior with a pedestrian at a crosswalk. Drivers can cross a green striped area with a car, but don't stop or block this area. Through bicyclists have the right of way at uncontrolled intersections and driveways. Park only in designated spaces outside of the bikeway. Riding a bike. Watch for turning vehicles when approaching intersections and driveways. Be alert for passing bicyclists within the bike lane and for pedestrians crossing the bike lane to access parked motor vehicles. A two-stage left turn has been installed to make left turns onto Trace Ridge from Shiver Safer. In order to use the two-stage turn box, proceed straight through the intersection with the green signal and wait in a cue box in front of vehicle traffic on the cross street to proceed through the intersection when the cross street gets a green signal. Yield to pedestrians and wheelchair users who may be crossing the road and bike lane. Stay to the right and allow faster users to pass safely. Stop at all stop signs and traffic lights. Make sure your bike has proper safety equipment including lights if riding at night. Walking. Watch and listen for people riding bikes traveling from either direction just as you would when crossing a street. Cross at crosswalks. Be alert for nearby cyclists when crossing a protected bike lane to access a parked vehicle.