Bike Lane Line Marking
We've marked hundreds of kilometres of bike lanes, shared paths, and cycling infrastructure across Australia. Green bike boxes, Copenhagen-style separated lanes, and shared path symbols that make cycling safer. Working with councils and developers to build connected cycling networks.
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How Proper Bike Lane Marking Creates Safe Space for Cyclists?
A council in Brunswick called us about their new separated bike lane project along a busy arterial. Previous attempts at bike infrastructure on this road had failed because drivers kept encroaching into the bike space. Standard white lines weren't enough visual separation. We proposed a comprehensive marking scheme: continuous green surface treatment through conflict zones, white separation lines with buffer hatching, bike symbols every 50 metres, and green bike boxes at all intersections.The result was transformative. The council's traffic surveys showed cycling numbers increased 40% within three months. More importantly, conflict incidents between bikes and vehicles dropped significantly. The green surface treatment made the bike space unmistakably clear to drivers.Bike lane marking has evolved dramatically in the past decade. Simple painted lines are giving way to Copenhagen-style separated infrastructure with physical separation reinforced by visual marking. Green surface treatments are now standard in conflict zones, intersections, and anywhere bikes cross vehicle paths. We've adapted our equipment and materials to deliver these modern cycling facilities.We had an embarrassing failure on a shared path project in Cheltenham in 2016. The path wound through a park with significant tree coverage.
Key Benefits
Green surface treatment for bike boxes, conflict zones, and intersection approaches using slip-resistant materials
AS 1742.9 compliant bike symbols, arrows, and regulatory marking including sharrow designs for shared roads
Separated bike lane marking with buffer hatching, physical separation marking, and continuous edge lines
Shared path marking including centreline separation, pedestrian and cycle symbols, and give way markings
Intersection treatments including green bike boxes, two-stage turn boxes, and conflict zone highlighting
Thermoplastic and cold-applied plastic options for durability on high-traffic cycling routes
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Professional Marking
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Compliance Standards
Bicycle Facility Pavement Markings
AS 1742.9:2018, the primary standard for bicycle infrastructure marking. Specifies bike lane widths, symbol designs, arrow types, and requirements for separated, buffered, and painted bike lanes.
Shared Path Requirements
AS 1742.9:2018 Section 4, covers marking requirements for shared pedestrian and bicycle paths including centreline separation, symbol placement, and priority markings at conflict points.
Green Pavement Treatment
AS 1742.9:2018 Section 7, specifies requirements for green coloured pavement in bicycle facilities including colour specifications, surface texture for slip resistance, and application locations.
Austroads Cycling Infrastructure Guide
Austroads Guide to Road Design Part 6A, provides detailed design guidance for cycling infrastructure including marking integration with physical separation and intersection treatments.
Slip Resistance Classification
AS 4586:2013, relevant where green surface treatments are applied. Cycling surfaces must maintain adequate slip resistance especially when wet to prevent cyclist falls.
Intersection Pavement Markings
AS 1742.2:2009, governs general pavement marking requirements that apply alongside bicycle-specific markings, ensuring integration with standard road marking at intersections.
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AS 1742
Traffic Control Devices
Specifies line colours, widths, arrow designs, and placement for road markings. Ensures all traffic control devices meet national safety standards.
AS/NZS 2890
Parking Facilities
Covers bay dimensions (2.4m × 5.4m standard, 3.2m × 5.4m accessible), aisle widths, and traffic flow requirements for compliant parking areas.
AS 4586
Slip Resistance
Defines slip resistance classifications (P rating) for pedestrian surfaces. Critical for wet areas, ramps, and high-traffic zones.
AS/NZS 1428
Access & Mobility
Sets requirements for accessible parking bays, tactile indicators, and mobility access. Essential for DDA compliance and accessibility audits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Green surface treatment is coloured pavement that clearly identifies bicycle space, particularly in conflict zones where bikes interact with vehicles. AS 1742.9 specifies its use at bike boxes, intersection approaches, driveways crossing bike lanes, and any location where drivers might encroach into cycling space.
AS 1742.9 specifies minimum 1.2m for exclusive bike lanes and recommends 1.5m where possible. Buffered lanes add a 0.5m to 1.0m hatched separation zone. Shared paths for bikes and pedestrians need minimum 2.5m width and typically 3.0m for higher volumes.
A bike box is the green waiting area at the front of an intersection that allows cyclists to position ahead of traffic. A two-stage turn box is a separate waiting area allowing cyclists to make turns in two stages, avoiding merging across traffic lanes.
Standard bike lane lines and symbols in thermoplastic last 4 to 6 years. Green surface treatment typically lasts 3 to 5 years depending on traffic volumes. High-traffic shared paths may need more frequent maintenance. We can advise on appropriate maintenance cycles.
Yes, we've marked numerous pop-up cycling facilities for councils trialling new infrastructure. We use removable materials where required or standard marking for longer trials. These projects often convert to permanent infrastructure after successful trials.
We're happy to work with council cycling committees and advocacy groups during the design process. Good marking design benefits from input from people who actually cycle the routes. Upload your proposed plans and we'll provide technical input on marking specifications.
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