An effective pedestrian environment facilitates all types of users and all reasons for walking, and supports the university’s Carbon Neutrality Plan by reducing the number of single occupancy vehicles coming to campus, relieving congestion and shrinking greenhouse gas emissions.
There are many ways to walk and roll around campus. We want to make sure everyone is aware of what is allowed (and what’s not) on the multi-use pathways and streets in and around campus.
Right of Way Heirarchy (higher positions on this table have the right of way over lower positions) | Allowed on Pathways and Sidewalks | Allowed on Bike Lanes and Streets |
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Pedestrians | YES | NO |
Roller Skates and Blades | YES | NO |
Skateboards (Non-motorized) | YES | NO |
Scooters (Non-motorized-foot-push) | YES | NO |
Bicycles (Non-motorized) | YES | YES |
Scooters (Motorized - privately owned) |
NO City of Boulder ordinances currently do not allow the use of e-scooters on sidewalks or pathways other than streets or bike lanes as provided for in state law. |
YES State law allows for the use of electric scooters on streets and in bike lanes. |
Bicycles (Motorized) a.k.a. Electric Bikes and/or E-bikes (have functional pedals) | YES | YES |
Skateboards and Other Micro-Mobility Devices (Motorized) | NO | NO |
Scooters (Motorized - commercially owned) | NO | NO |
Mopeds (Motorized - privately owned) | NO | On Streets Only |
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