Riding Tips and Rules

Rules for Cycling

Riding

People riding on campus paths must yield to pedestrians and ride at speeds safe for existing conditions. Be considerate of others sharing the path. All local laws, including speed limits, must be adhered to. The speed limit on bike and multi-use paths is 15 mph. Cyclists may ride through crosswalks at a speed of 8 mph or less. Per Colorado law, people on bikes may treat a stop sign as a yield sign, meaning one can ride through, without stopping, at up to 10 mph after determining that no other traffic is present. Cyclists may treat a red traffic light as a stop sign when no other traffic is present.

Dismount Zones

Dismount zones are portions of the 麻豆免费版下载Boulder sidewalk system where bicycle riding, skateboarding and personal transportation devices are restricted. Marked pedestrian safety zones reduce the risk of injury to pedestrians along 麻豆免费版下载Boulder鈥檚 sidewalks. All cyclists and boarders must dismount and walk through the dismount zones. Dismount zone requirements help traffic flow effectively, especially during class changes.

Bicycle Parking

On campus, bikes must be parked in bike racks. Bikes that create hazards such as those blocking access to handrails, ramps, parking meters, signage or building entrances may be issued citations and will be impounded. Bikes may be stored in student residence hall rooms or in private offices. Other indoor parking must be approved in writing by the respective building proctor.

E-Micromobility

People using any type of wheeled transportation must yield to pedestrians. Toy vehicles, such as Sur-Ron style bikes, are not street, multi-use path or bike path legal and are not allowed on campus. Read more on the . E-scooters, e-skateboards and other electric transportation devices are subject to bike rules and are not allowed in campus buildings or residence halls.

Bike Lights

It is required by law on campus or within the听City of Boulder that all cyclists riding after dusk must have a white听front听light and red rear reflector.

Bike Helmets

It is听not required by law听to wear a helmet on campus or within the听City of Boulder, but we do recommend that all cyclists wear one while riding.听

Registration

麻豆免费版下载Boulder regulations require that bikes parked regularly on campus be registered.

Tips for Riding in Traffic

Use hand signals
Use hand signals diagram
  • Signal your intent to others; your movements affect them.
  • Signal as a matter of law, courtesy and self-protection.
  • The modern righthand turn signal is simply pointing to the right with your right hand. You may see others signaling with their left arm out at a 90 degree angle.
Ride predictably and in a straight line
ride in a straight line diagram
  • Either ride within the traffic lane or ride to the right of faster traffic.
  • Ride in a straight line and at least one car door's width from parked cars to avoid being 鈥渄oored,鈥 as parked drivers may open their car door without first checking for cyclists. Avoid hitting the door itself or bouncing into traffic after hitting an open car door.
Don't weave
hand signals diagram
  • Don't ride to the curb and weave between parked cars. Motorists may not see you when you try to move back into traffic.
Follow lane markings
follow lane markings diagram
  • Ride in the correct lane.
  • Going straight in a right turn only lane is dangerous.
  • If turning left, either use the left turning lane like a motorist or use the crosswalks like a pedestrian.听
Choose the best left
left turn diagram

There are two ways to make a left turn:

  1. Like a motorist: Signal as you move into the left lane, then turn left. In a left turn only lane, stay to the right of the lane to allow any motorists behind to make their turn on your left.
  2. Like a pedestrian: Ride straight across to the far-side crosswalk. Make sure you are seen before entering the crosswalk. Remember that 鈥8 is great.鈥 The City of Boulder requires riders to stay at 8 mph or less (think jogging speed) when riding through a crosswalk. You may also dismount and walk your bike.