I've seen street markings of a bike with two chevrons/arrows. What do they mean?
These are "shared-lane markings" or “sharrows.” Shared-lane markings are intended to remind drivers that they should expect to share the lane with cyclists, and to remind cyclists that they can ride in mixed traffic where there is no bicycle lane. They also show where cyclists can ride on the street without being hit by a suddenly-opened car door. Although it is the responsibility of the motorist to check before opening their door, riding too close to parked cars (in the "door zone") is still a common mistake bicyclists make that can lead to serious injury.

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1. I've seen street markings of a bike with two chevrons/arrows. What do they mean?
2. Do these markings really have an effect on driver and cyclist behavior?
3. On some streets, cyclists riding over this marking will take the entire lane. Aren't they supposed to move to the right?
4. If I see these markings in a lane, is the lane only for bikes?
5. So, if I don't see these markings, then it's not a shared lane and bicyclists aren't supposed to be there?
6. Are these markings going to be on every street that does not have a bike lane?
7. I've never seen these markings before. Why are they being used now?