Diamond Lanes

Winnipeg Transit Diamond Lanes

Diamond Lanes are reserved lanes for buses and bicycles. They were created as a means of increasing both the speed and reliability of transit service while providing a safe lane for cyclists to ride.

Signs (like the one shown below) are posted along Diamond Lanes indicate that the curb lane is reserved for buses and cyclists during the hours shown on the sign. In addition to roadside and overhead signs, double divided white paint lines and white diamond patterns will designate the diamond lanes.

Making the Right Turns

Traffic turning right can enter the diamond lane at any point in the block immediately preceding the intersection at which the turn is intended to be made. (see diagram below)

Did you know?

Diamond Lanes were first introduced in Winnipeg in 1995
There are approximately 7 kilometres of reserved lanes covering 41 intersections
Diamond lanes are a commonly used transit priority measure used world wide

To learn more about driving around Diamond Lanes and to view a 60 Second Driver clip on Diamond Lanes visit www.mpi.mb.ca.

For printable instructions on the proper use of Diamond lanes click on the PDF excerpt from the Manitoba Drivers Handbook.pdf