It is against the law to ride a bicycle on the sidewalk. It's not often enforced, especially with kids. It can be a problem for pedestrians, especially in busy areas. Don Greeley, Minneapolis Police Dept.
> -----Original Message----- > From: Bob GUSTAFSON [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2002 12:53 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [Mpls] Walking, Biking, Driving in Minneapolis > > Kristine asks: "I was taught when first learning to ride a bike that when > appropriate, bike-riders were to pull onto the sidewalk and let a car > pass. Is this no longer a rule?" > > RG > I don't believe this is in our current system of government regulations. I > believe you have it confused with something you learned either in your > physics class or from the wisdom of your mother. The rule is the same, if > you are on a bike around cars that are bigger than you, you will loose in > any collision that takes place. So you are better off if you stay out of > their way. > > Bob Gustafson > 13th > > > > _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
