The City of Lubbock seems to be constantly expanding, which is good! The downside is, well, construction can often be annoying to navigate.<\/p>\n
Road construction, unfortunately, is the only way we can build complete streets. What’s the difference between complete streets and normal streets? Well, I’m so glad you asked, let’s find out.<\/p>\n
Complete Streets in Lubbock<\/p>\n
According to the\u00a0City of Lubbock website<\/a>, complete streets are “designed to balance safety and efficiency for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists of varying ages and abilities.”<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0Is Jaywalking Illegal in Texas? Know the Law<\/a><\/p>\n Complete streets are intended for everyone in the community\u00a0to have safe and efficient ways of traveling through our beautiful town.<\/p>\n This is done through the inclusion of crosswalks, pedestrian signals, and the ever-so-debated bicycle lanes.<\/p>\n Bicycle Lanes on Lubbock Complete Streets<\/p>\n Every complete street must have all pedestrian safety and efficiency in mind, especially for bicyclists. This is done by\u00a0adding effective and safe bike lanes<\/a>\u00a0that avoid unnecessary risks with vehicles on the road.<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0Understanding Lubbock Sirens and Their Signals<\/a><\/p>\n Lubbock has certain\u00a0rules\u00a0<\/a>when it comes to bicycle lanes within city streets, including the following:<\/p>\n Motor vehicles should only enter bike lanes when necessaryAlways yield to bikers when merging into a bike laneAny right turns should be made as close as safely possible to the curbIf a bike lane is blocked by a stopped vehicle, pass on the left, never the rightPassing stopped vehicles on the right side is typically more dangerous<\/p>\n Whatever your stance is on the brick streets of downtown Lubbock, it’s important to know the ultimate goal: making our roadway travel safe and efficient for all.<\/p>\n You’ll just have to get over the teeth chattering and bruised tailbones along Broadway in the meantime.<\/p>\n 20 Unusual Laws in the State of Texas<\/p>\n Here is a list of 20 strange laws you could break in the state of Texas.<\/p>\n Gallery Credit: Billy Jenkins<\/a><\/p>\n List of Gangs That Operate in Texas<\/p>\n Here is a look at some of the most common gang or criminal organizations that are known to be in the state of Texas.<\/p>\n