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Adding a 'rumble edge' to a bike lane improves the communication to drivers about the bicycle space.

May 08 Rathdowne St - leading out of Exhibition Street - in the CBD is the site of a trial of rumble edge bike lanes and other measures to increase the sense of separation in a standard bike lane.

The technique is called tactile edge lining by traffic engineers and is used
on high-speed regional roads including freeways to alert drivers when they stray from their lane by
creating a vibration in the vehicle.

The rumble edge on Rathdowne Street is supported by green paint and other measures.

See also Lane Separators

 

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Tactile edge lining defines the bicycle lane

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

The rumble edge is placed mid block.

The line is broken at intersections and green paint applied.