Definition

1. Noun:
   • Bicycles coming and going: The movement or flow of bicycles along a road, path, or other route. It refers to the collective presence and motion of bicycles in a particular area.

Usage

• The term is used to describe the volume, presence, or flow of bicycles as a component of overall traffic in a given location.
• It is often discussed in contexts of urban planning, road safety, and transportation infrastructure.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The new bike lane has significantly increased bicycle traffic on this street.
  • City planners are studying bicycle traffic patterns to improve safety at intersections.

Advanced Usage

• "to accommodate bicycle traffic": To design or modify infrastructure (like roads or bridges) to allow for the safe and efficient flow of bicycles.
  • The bridge renovation will accommodate bicycle traffic with a dedicated, separated lane.

Variants and Related Words

• Cyclist (n): A person who rides a bicycle.
  • The path is shared by cyclists and pedestrians.
• Bike lane / Cycle lane (n): A designated part of a road for the use of bicycles.
  • A protected bike lane can encourage more bicycle traffic.

Synonyms

• Bike flow: The movement of bicycles (less common).
• Cycle traffic: An alternative term with identical meaning, more common in British English.

Related Phrases

• Peak bicycle traffic: The times of day when the flow of bicycles is heaviest.
  • During peak bicycle traffic, the bike lane can get quite crowded.
• Mixed traffic: A situation where bicycles share the road with motor vehicles.
  • Cyclists must be cautious in areas of mixed traffic.

Noun

1. bicycles coming and going