HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-04-25 Public Comment - C. Rogge - the ban on riding bicyclies on the sidewalkFrom:City of Bozeman, MT
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Date:Wednesday, December 3, 2025 11:38:13 AM
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Full Name
Christopher Rogge
Email
chrisoverwatch42@gmail.com
Phone
(360) 922-8332
Comments
I was recently made aware of the ban on riding a bicycle on the sidewalk in Bozeman (Sec. 36.10.110.B) . I was not
aware of it in my several years of bicycle commuting, and so may the majority of cyclists, as three out of five I see
are riding on the sidewalk. This law is prudent in a city with ample bicycle infrastructure, which Bozeman currently is
not. Many roads lack bike lanes altogether, including significant stretches of 19th Avenue and other roads where
cars' 40+ mph speeds make road riding far more dangerous. Even when bike lanes are available, it is common for
snow to be plowed into them, rendering them unusable for large stretches of the year. The current blanket ban on
riding on the sidewalk does not consider the real road conditions that cyclists face. I suggest limiting it to when a
bike lane is present and usable, and/or for E-bikes.
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City Of Bozeman
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