Glossary of Terms

 A designated bike lane that allows bicyclists to travel in both directions on one side of the road. This type of bike lane is typically represented by painted icons and lane delineations on the pavement, in addition to a physical space or barrier and space separating the edge of the cycle track from the adjacent parking and/or traffic lanes.  

 A single-direction bike lane with a designated buffer space separating the bike lane from adjacent parking spaces or traffic lanes. These are common and are considered standard or conventional bike lanes. The road markings usually consist of a bicycle with an arrow above it pointing in the direction of travel.  

A road marking that consists of two chevron arrows above a bicycle symbol. Sharrows indicate that the travel lane is to be shared by bicyclists and motorists. 

Chip seal is a cost-effective method used to protect and extend the life of a road. It involves applying a thin layer of asphalt to the road surface, followed by a layer of gravel or crushed stone ("chips"). The gravel is then pressed into the asphalt to help seal cracks, prevent water from seeping into the roadway, and improve the driving surface and traction for vehicles. 

TIF (tax increment financing) is used by municipalities and local governments to fund public infrastructure and community improvements in a specific geographic area. Property owners within a TIF district pay at the same rate as those outside the district but as property values increase over time, the increase in taxes for those who own property inside a TIF district is captured and put back into the TIF district to fund future developments.