Should the word LANE be used with the bicycle symbol markings to designate a bike lane?
The Figures in Chapter 9C show examples of the application of pavement marking lines, word messages, and symbols on bikeways. Figure 9C-6 illustrates the word and symbol markings required for on-street bike lanes by the text of Section 9C.04. It shows “BIKE LANE”, two variations of bicycle symbols, and a directional arrow. Either of the two bicycle symbols or the two-word “BIKE LANE” message may be used, but they should not be intermixed.