A bus lane is an area of the road bounded by delineated road markings and/or signs which is intended for buses only. Cyclists are also permitted to use bus lanes in Nottingham. A tram lane is an area of the road delineated by signs which is intended for trams only. A bus/tram-gateway is a section of a road bounded by delineated road markings and/or signs which is intented for buses/trams only in both directions. A Contraflow bus/tram lane is an area of the road bounded by delineated road markings and/or signs which is intended for buses/trams only and allows them to travel in a direction opposite to that of the main traffic flow.