Number
220094
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC
Title
An ordinance relating to bicycle regulations.
Sections
102-7 rc
Analysis
This ordinance repeals the prohibition of the operation of bicycles and electric scooters on public school grounds and public playgrounds.
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 102-7-1 of the code is repealed and recreated to read:
102-7. Bicycle Regulations.
1. RIDING ON PUBLIC WAYS.
a. Operation of bicycles or electric scooters. No bicycle or electric scooter shall be operated upon any public sidewalk, or any pedestrian path in a public park.
b. Exceptions. This subsection shall not apply to:
b-1. Bicycles operated by police officers in the necessary discharge of their official duties.
b-2. Sidewalks or sidewalk areas designated by the common council and identified by signs or other clear markings as a bicycle way.
c. Children. Children less than 10 years of age may ride on any sidewalk that does not abut a building.
d. Disabled persons. Any disabled person may ride upon any public sidewalk.
e. Right-of-way. When operating a bicycle on a bicycle way, every driver shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall exercise due care and give an audible signal when passing a bicycle driver or pedestrian proceeding in the same direction.
LRB
APPROVED AS TO FORM
____________________________
Legislative Reference Bureau
Date: ______________________
Attorney
IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE ORDINANCE
IS LEGAL AND ENFORCEABLE
____________________________
Office of the City Attorney
Date: ______________________
Drafter
LRB177278-1
Kathleen Brengosz
March 13, 2022