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Bicycle route
The bicycle route sign indicates those streets that form a part of the Bicycle Route Network. These streets are shown on the Ottawa Cycling Map.
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Bicycle lane
Bicycle lanes are marked with a solid white line, typically 1.5 to 2.0 metres from the curb or edge of road. Bicycle symbols are painted at regular intervals to indicate that these lanes are for use by cyclists.
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Reserved bicycle lane
Reserved lane signs indicate that lanes are reserved for use by specific vehicles such as buses, taxis, high-occupancy vehicles and bicycles.
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Contra-flow bicycle lane
On streets with contra-flow bicycle lanes, cyclists are permitted to travel in both directions while motorists are restricted to one direction only. Cyclists travelling with the flow of motor vehicle traffic should ride on the right-hand side of the street. Cyclists riding in the opposite direction (or 'contra-flow') must use the designated lane provided.
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Bicycle detour
Bicycle detour signs indicate an alternate route for bicycles where construction activities require closure of the usual bicycle route.
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Bicycle parking
Look for the bicycle parking sign to indicate where bicycle racks or supervised bicycle parking may be found.
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Bicycles excepted
This tab is typically found with signs whose purpose is to restrict the movements of motor vehicles. By excepting bicycles, the travel environment for cyclists is improved.
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Dismount and walk
In certain locations, cyclists are encouraged to act as pedestrians and should dismount and walk their bicycles. Please respect these signs.
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Motorized vehicle passing prohibited
This sign shows where motorists must not overtake a cyclist within a specified zone.
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Bicycle crossing ahead
This sign indicates to motorists that they are approaching a location where bicycles may be crossing the road.
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Share the road
Motorists are reminded to provide adequate space for cyclists and to use extra caution where these signs are posted. Motorists must always share the road, whether these signs are displayed or not.
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Three yellow dots
These three dots are painted at intersections and indicate the most responsive part of a metal-detecting loop embedded in the pavement. This loop senses when a vehicle, including a bicycle, is stopped and changes the signal from red to green.
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Cycling Prohibited
Riding your bicycle may be prohibited on certain roadways, such as 416, 417 and regional road 174 (to Orléans) and the Transitway.
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