The main railway station in the city of Bruges in Belgium is connected to the city centre by this wide bi-directional cycle track, which connects directly with this large cycle parking garage, with
Cycle paths don't have to be narrow, as this example in the city of Utrecht demonstrates - wide enough to accommodate the thousands of people using it every day.
Simple, direct, wide and continuous - a cycle track through a major junction in Utrecht. Turning motor traffic is held at a red signal to prevent conflict.