§ 10.60.140. Riding regulations.

A.

It is unlawful to ride a bicycle upon any sidewalk in front of any church, school or place of public assembly except where the sidewalk area is designated a bike lane by the director of transportation with official signs and markings.

B.

In all other areas, the rider of a bicycle shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.

C.

Based on demonstrated pedestrian, bicycle and traffic safety needs, the city council may, by resolution, regulate or prohibit the use of bicycles on specific sidewalks within high congestion retail shopping districts, and shall direct the posting of such regulations and prohibitions as well as any signs or markings determined appropriate to encourage shared use of the streets.

D.

It is unlawful to operate a bicycle on a sidewalk where it has been posted to regulate or prohibit its use pursuant to subsection C of this section or in a manner otherwise prohibited by subsections A or B of this section. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of an infraction, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as provided in Section 1.24.025 of this code.

(Ord. 6981 § 1, 2004: Ord. 5333 § 2, 1977; Ord. 4143 § 1 (13.03), 1950)