ottawa.ca/cycling
Side-by-Side (Wider Roadways)
Sharrows
What are Sharrows?
Sharrows are road markings that
help cyclists position themselves
on the road while reminding both
motorists and cyclists to share the space.
Some roads provide enough room for cars
and bikes to travel side-by-side. Remember
sharrows do not mean that indicated space is
exclusively reserved for cyclists.
Cyclists
On wider roads ride in a straight line, a safe
distance from the curb or parked cars.
Motorists
On wider roads when passing a cyclist, ensure
you keep a safe distance of minimum one
metre between you and the cyclist.
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Side-by-side
Shared travel lane
ottawa.ca/cycling
Single File (Narrow Roadways)
Sharrows
What are Sharrows?
Sharrows are road markings
that help cyclists position
themselves on the road while
reminding both motorists and
cyclists to share the space.
Some roads do not provide enough space
for cars and bikes to travel side-by-side.
Remember sharrows do not mean that
indicated space is exclusively reserved for
cyclists.
Cyclists
On narrow roads, you should “take the lane”
by riding closer to the middle of the lane to
reduce the risk of cars passing too closely.
Motorists
On narrow roads, sharrows closer to the middle
of the lane remind you that it is unsafe to drive side-by side with cyclists. When cyclists claim the lane, be patient and share the road.
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Single file
travel lane