What is a Sharrow?
Sharrows, or Shared Roadway Bicycle Markings, are intended to show both motorists and bicyclists the minimum distance that cyclists should ride from parked cars to avoid being hit by a suddenly opened car door. Riding too close to parked cars, in the “door zone”, is a common mistake by bicyclists and can lead to serious injury. The markings are only used on streets where there isn’t room for a striped bike lane.
