Gilbert, Ariz. - This past weekend, Gilbert installed new green bike lanes at Gilbert and Warner Roads as part of a pilot program intended to increase visibility of cyclists and improve safety at the intersection.

Gilbert and Warner was identified as one of the top intersections needing safety improvements for bicyclists and pedestrians in Gilbert's Safety Improvements for Trail Crossings Study completed in September 2020.  

The goal of this pilot program is to evaluate the effects the green bike lanes have on motorist and bicyclist behavior to help determine if these types of improvements are an investment Gilbert would consider expanding to other areas of town.

The green bike lane pilot program is funded through a generous donation made to the Gilbert Parks and Recreation Foundation and is just one way Gilbert is working to make our roads safer for all travelers.

Gilbert will be soliciting feedback on this program starting in a few weeks so be sure to visit gilbertaz.gov/bikegilbert to share your thoughts.

• Continue to use caution and assume the driver does not see you 

• Wait behind the other vehicles 

• Yield to cyclists 

• Check your blindspots for cyclists