Bicycles must use the right-most lane that serves their destination.
Therefore you cannot stripe bicycle lanes in roundabouts without
preventing bicyclists from ever doing anything but turning right.
You must merge into the through-lane, the center lane, if you want to
go straight or turn left.
These roundabouts are small enough that this is not a problem. Before
you reach the roundabout, check for traffic, signal, and merge into
the main travel lane. Negotiate the roundabout, achieve your
destination, and merge back to the right if appropriate.
Notice that the instructions provided by Fresno State (I have copied
the link below) support my position, and suggest to motorists that
they treat bicycles in the roundabout the same as cars.
Do not confuse the cars by improperly negotiation the roundabout on
your bicycle. Assume proper lane position for maximal vehicular
cycling pleasure.
I believe enough Fresno State Cyclists are reading this that we can
achieve a positive impact by modelling the behaviour we would like to
see in others, both while in our cars and on our bicycles.
Thank you,
Ed
http://www.fresnostatenews.com/2008/04/Howtodrivearoundabout.pdf
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