The City Council asked Public Works to investigate connectivity between the downtown and other areas of the City and the markings placed in 2024 represent the first step in improving connectivity.

That will be determined as part of the City of Geneva updated bike plan.

Since bicycles are allowed to take the entire traffic lane, drivers should treat cyclists as they would any other vehicular traffic.

The sharrows do not change the traffic pattern. The markings simply notify drivers that they should be more vigilant for bicyclists on these particular routes.

Sharrows are a cost-effective method to indicate that bikes are expected on the roadway. Some roadway corridors are not conducive to bike lanes because of trees, utilities, or other obstacles. While separate bike lanes can be expensive, they will be considered for future projects as funds allow.

Yes, cyclists can ride on any street except for limited access freeways and those with signs explicitly prohibiting cyclists. Cyclists are allowed on every street regardless of whether there is a sharrows marking or sign for them, unless stated otherwise.