§ 52.1162 Regulation for bicycle use.

(a) Definitions:

(1) Bicycle means a two-wheel nonmotor-powered vehicle.

(2) Bike path means a route for the exclusive use of bicycles separated by grade or other physical barrier from motor traffic.

(3) Bike lane means a street lane restricted to bicycles and so designated by means of painted lanes, pavement coloring or other appropriate markings. A peak hour bike lane means a bike lane effective only during times of heaviest auto commuter traffic.

(4) Bike route means a route in which bicycles share road space with motorized vehicles.

(5) Bikeway means bike paths, bike lanes and bike routes.

(6) Bicycle parking facility means any facility for the temporary storage of bicycles which allows the frame and both wheels of the bicycle to be locked so as to minimize the risk of theft and vandalism.

(7) Parking facility means a lot, garage, building, or portion thereof in or of which motor vehicles are temporarily parked.

(8) Parking space means the area allocated by a parking facility for the temporary storage of one automobile.

(9) MBTA means the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.

(b) Application. This section shall be applicable in the Boston Intrastate Region.

(c) Study. The Commonwealth, according to the schedule set forth in paragraph (d) of this section, shall conduct a comprehensive study of, and in that study recommend, the establishment of permanent bikeways and related facilities within the area described in paragraph (b) of this section. The study shall consider or include at least the following elements:

(1) The physical design for bikeways, intersections involving bikeways, and means of bicycle link-ups with other modes of transportation;

(2) The location of bikeways, including ascertaining high accident or pollution areas and developing means of avoiding or ameliorating those situations as well as means of providing intersection safety generally;

(3) The location of bicycle parking facilities, including bus stops;