LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Lincoln’s new, 17-block-long protected lane has proved popular with bicyclists.

But, they say, unfortunately, it’s also proved popular with a few car and truck drivers.

The $3.2 million N Street Bike Track connects the Haymarket district on the west side of downtown Lincoln with Antelope Valley trails and beyond to the east.

Cyclist Gary Bentrup said the lane’s curbs and dividers could be confusing some drivers.

The city plans to add more street striping at certain intersections this week to help keep cars in their designated lanes while turning. The city also intends to install more 3- or 4-foot tall reflective plastic tubes in and near the bike lane to deter motorized traffic.