Safer Streets for cyclists Start with Smarter Design
How can we make cycling safer?
A smarter design: Sidewalk-Level Pathways
A proven solution for cyclist and pedestrian safety
Sidewalk-level bike paths physically separate riders from fast-moving traffic while using design elements—like delineators—to maintain safe, accessible pathways for all.
Unlike vertical poles or painted lines, delineators create a “border” without acting as a barrier. They guide people visually and tactilely without limiting movement, and they allow for smooth transitions between shared-use zones.
Shared-use paths can be safe—but only when clearly defined. Near-accidents between cyclists and pedestrians are up to 50x more common than actual collisions, and studies show tactile separation significantly improves safety and confidence in shared spaces.
Why It Matters:
Unsafe cycling infrastructure costs the U.S. more than $23 billion annually in lost lives, healthcare costs, and decreased quality of life.
Source: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention
$23 Billion
Lost annually
1,100+
Killed in 2024
87% Increase
in Fatalities since 2010
The Numbers
An 87% increase in cyclist fatalities since 2010—reported by the CDC, NHTSA, and the League of American Bicyclists—underscores the urgent need for safer street design.
Bike-Path Design
TekWay’s Trapezoid Delineators are a proven safety solution backed by user testing, engineered performance, and now recognized in the latest NACTO bike-path design guidance.
Sidewalk-level Paths
By defining shared spaces, like sidewalk-level bike paths, delineators help reduce conflict, increase predictability, and promote safe, future-ready street design for all users.
How can you make our streets safer?
Advocating for sidewalk level pathways in your community: Talking to your city council, being involved in community planning, or raising awareness on the issue are the best places to start.
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What Are Trapezoid Delineators?
TekWay® Trapezoid Delineators, recognized in NACTO’s bike-path design guidance, are engineered surface tiles that provide a tactile and visual “border” to clearly define separate areas for cyclists and pedestrians on sidewalk-level pathways, without compromising accessibility.
Tested and refined through real-world use, like San Francisco’s SFMTA Quick-Build Program, these delineators help reduce crashes, increase visibility, and improve mobility for everyone, including individuals with visual impairments.
We are dedicated to Accessibility & safety
Designed for Everyone
Architects
Spec-ready, high-durability, visual contrast, and seamless integration
Bicyclists
Clearly marked lanes reduce risk and reinforce protected space
City Planners
ADA/PROWAG-compliant and NACTO-recognized for multimodal infrastructure
Pedestrians
Safer navigation and reduced collision risks, especially for those with vision or mobility impairments
Built for Real Streets.
Trusted by Real Communities.
TekWay’s Trapezoid Delineators are:
Slip-resistant and long-lasting
Easy to install and durable over the lifetime of the project.
Compatible with sustainable urban development goals
Proven in public transit corridors, campus zones, and high-traffic city centers
Supported by data, field testing, and user feedback
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