(A) Wide outside lanes shall be incorporated into the design of all new and/or improved arterial streets. Bicycle lanes and/or wide outside lanes shall be incorporated in the design of all minor collectors. On local streets low traffic speeds and volumes allow bicyclists and motorists to safely share the road. Sidewalks are not acceptable as substitutes for bike lanes. Bike lanes shall be a minimum of four (4) feet in width (excluding adjacent curb and gutter).
(B) Consistent with the recommendations of the Cary Comprehensive Transportation Plan, development shall provide appropriate bicycle amenities to encourage cyclists. Signage indicating the presence and location of such amenities shall be scaled for easy reading by bicyclists and pedestrians as well as motorists. Bicycle parking shall be provided as part of all high density residential, commercial, retail, office, industrial, and mixed use development where appropriate (see bicycle parking requirements sections 7.8.2(D)).