Post #2205222
2026-05-03 20:56 UTC
Replies (3)
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@quips@slrpnk.net 2026-05-04 18:38
Then build me a mf bike lane. In many places (where I live!) its either the sidewalk or share the road with 55mph traffic. I’m taking the sidewalk… Why should golf carts be able to ride on the side walk but not cyclists?
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@tal@lemmy.today 2026-05-03 21:17
NYC probably bans it. *searches* Yeah. https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCadmin/0-0-0-31165 >§ 19-176 Bicycle operation on sidewalks prohibited. California has patchwork restrictions on it --- it may not be illegal where you see someone doing it. *searches* https://bikeeastbay.org/SidewalkCycling/ >Here is a list of all the cities in the East Bay, South Bay, and Peninsula, and the sidewalk cycling laws for each community. Keep in mind that although children are allowed to ride on the sidewalk in some cities this does not mean that they are required to do so. Also note that if a jurisdiction does not specifically regulate sidewalk cycling via their local code then it is permitted everywhere (the “No Data” column below):
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@fluffykittycat@slrpnk.net 2026-05-03 21:12
The problem is not raining in the street is too dangerous cars will run you over and even a class 3 electric bike cannot keep up with cars on non-residential streets without a lot of manual exertion. I think it should be legal to ride on the sidewalk anywhere that does not have protected bike Lanes, not just a thin painted stripe