How Many Complete Streets Does Lubbock Actually Have?

The City of Lubbock seems to be constantly expanding, which is good! The downside is, well, construction can often be annoying to navigate.

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.

Complete Streets in Lubbock

According to the City of Lubbock website, complete streets are "designed to balance safety and efficiency for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists of varying ages and abilities."

Complete streets are intended for everyone in the community to have safe and efficient ways of traveling through our beautiful town.

This is done through the inclusion of crosswalks, pedestrian signals, and the ever-so-debated bicycle lanes.

Bicycle Lanes on Lubbock Complete Streets

Every complete street must have all pedestrian safety and efficiency in mind, especially for bicyclists. This is done by adding effective and safe bike lanes that avoid unnecessary risks with vehicles on the road.

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Lubbock has certain rules when it comes to bicycle lanes within city streets, including the following:

• Motor vehicles should only enter bike lanes when necessary
• Always yield to bikers when merging into a bike lane
• Any right turns should be made as close as safely possible to the curb
• If a bike lane is blocked by a stopped vehicle, pass on the left, never the right
  • Passing stopped vehicles on the right side is typically more dangerous

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.

You'll just have to get over the teeth chattering and bruised tailbones along Broadway in the meantime.