Scooters + Bikes

Scooters + Bikes

Ride smart. Ride seen. Ride safe.

Safety starts with all of us—riders, parents, guardians and drivers. 

Whether you’re on an e-scooter or e-bike, remember that you can ride on City streets, sidewalks and trails—but always follow the rules in the City’s Municipal Code and essential safety guidelines to keep yourself and others safe.

Stay alert and follow the rules to help keep everyone safe!

Where to Ride

  • Bike lanes
  • Sidewalks
  • Parks and trails (unless otherwise noted)
  • Streets with speed limits of 35 mph or less

For Riders

  • Help your kids start slow and practice controlling their e-scooter or e-bike in a safe area.
  • Use built-in speed governors when available to limit speed.
  • Encourage your child to use sidewalks or bike lanes; if those aren’t available, help them choose a safer route.
  • Add reflective tape to their e-scooter or e-bike, especially for nighttime rides.
  • Teach your child to stop and look both ways before crossing the street, and to cross major streets only at crosswalks and intersections.
  • Make sure your child wears reflective outerwear.
  • Remind kids to stay alert and avoid using earbuds while riding.
  • Set and enforce a “helmet every ride” rule.

Where to Ride

  • Bike lanes
  • Sidewalks
  • Parks and trails (unless otherwise noted)
  • Streets with speed limits of 35 mph or less

Where to Park

  • Public bike racks or bike parking
  • On hard surfaces adjacent to sidewalks

Don’t Park in These Locations

  • Loading zones and accessible parking zones
  • Curb ramps, driveways and entrances to private property
  • Sidewalks with less than four feet of usable walking space
  • In the middle of intersections
  • Benches or public structures

For Parents + Guardians

Parents and guardians play an important role in helping kids build safe riding habits. Before your child hits the road or trail, take time to set expectations, practice together and make sure they understand how to stay visible and alert. 

Here are a few ways to help your kids ride safely and confidently:

  • Help your kids start slow and practice controlling their e-scooter or e-bike in a safe area.
  • Set and enforce a “helmet every ride” rule.
  • Use built-in speed governors when available to limit speed.
  • Make sure your child wears reflective clothing and add reflective tape to their e-scooter or e-bike, especially for nighttime rides.
  • Encourage your child to use sidewalks or bike lanes; if those aren’t available, help them choose a safer route.
  • Teach your child to stop and look both ways before crossing the street and to only cross major streets at crosswalks and intersections.
  • Remind kids to stay alert and avoid using earbuds while riding.

For Drivers

Look Out. Check Twice. Drive Right.

  • Stay alert—e-scooters and e-bikes can accelerate and travel quickly, may be on sidewalks and are sometimes hard to see.
  • Use extra caution when driving in low-visibility conditions, such as at night or in bad weather.
  • Slow down and be prepared to stop when turning or otherwise entering a crosswalk.
  • Never pass vehicles stopped at a crosswalk. There may be people crossing that you cannot see.
  • Stop at least five feet before crosswalks and intersections to give everyone space and visibility.
  • Look carefully in all directions, including at crosswalk ramps, before proceeding through an intersection; riders may not always stop.