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Harrisonburg and Rockingham Bicycle and Pedestrian Count
Last Updated: April 8, 2016
Volunteer with us to conduct a bicycle and pedestrian count at over 20 locations in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County!
Harrisonburg Downtown Streetscape Projects
Last Updated: December 19, 2020
This project will improve both sides of N Main St between Elizabeth Street to Wolfe Street with sidewalk reconstruction, addition of curb ramps, replacement of traffic signal poles, new pedestrian signal systems, new illuminated street signs, and new street lighting
Harrisonburg & Rockingham Bike-Walk Summit
Last Updated: August 15, 2019
The goal of the Harrisonburg and Rockingham Bike-Walk Summit is to develop partnerships and to increase coordination between the City, County, and other stakeholders to make our region a great biking and walking community to live in and visit!
Carlton Street Roundabout Design Public Hearing
Last Updated: April 8, 2016
A Design Public Hearing for the Carlton Street Roundabout and Improvements Project will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 from 4:30pm-6:30pm at Spotswood Elementary School.
There is a street near my house that has sharrows on it. Why are there so many markings on the pavement?
The MUTCD states that "if used, the shared lane markings should be placed immediately after an intersection and spaced at intervals not greater than 250 feet thereafter."
Are the bike markings (sharrows) going to be on every street that does not have a bike lane?
No, these markings will be on streets that are designated in the City of Harrisonburg Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan.
I've never seen the bike (sharrows) markings before. Why are they being used now?
In 2009, the Federal Highway Administration approved the use of Shared Roadway Markings ("Sharrows") in their Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Many cities around the country are using sharrows on streets that are both popular with bicyclists but may be too narrow for conventional bike lanes.
If I don't see the bike (sharrows) markings, then it’s not a shared lane and bicyclists aren't suppose to be there?
No, bicyclists can ride on any roadway, except for those designed as limited access highways with signs explicitly prohibiting bicyclists (such as Interstate 81).
Cyclists are allowed on every street regardless of whether there is a marking or sign for them unless stated otherwise.
If I see the bike (sharrows) markings in a lane, is the lane only for bikes?
No.
This marking is used for shared lanes; lanes that are used by bicyclists and motorists.
Shared lanes are different than bike lanes which are set aside for bicyclists and are marked by a solid white line and a different symbol.