Bicycles
Bicyclists and motorists are equally responsible for safety. Many factors contribute to crashes including inattention, distractions and limited access for bicyclists on roads.
Registration of bicycle serial numbers can be completed online and kept on file at the Police Department, enabling bicycles to be returned if recovered. Visit rochestermn.gov and search bicycle registration.
Section 11-3-1
State laws governing bicycles and the provisions of this chapter shall apply whenever a bicycle is operated upon any street, roadway, or public path.
Riding Restricted
Section 11-3-2
No person shall ride a bicycle on downtown sidewalks or any street, roadway, or public path where signs have been erected prohibiting bicycle riding.
Emerging Bicycle
Section 11-3-3
The operator of a bicycle emerging from an alley, driveway, or building, shall upon approaching a sidewalk or the sidewalk area extended across any alleyway, yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians approaching on the sidewalk or sidewalk area extended, and upon entering the roadway shall yield the right-of-way to all approaching vehicles.
Minnesota Statute 169.222
Minnesota Statutes include bicycling operation in terms of traffic laws, riding rules, bicycle parking, lane change and bicycle events etc.
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
AASHTO provides nationwide information on physical infrastructure, one of several elements to community bicycling program. Information on other elements of bicycling program such as enforcement, education, encouragement, evaluation can be obtained from other State and Local publications.
Urban Bikeway Design Guide
National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO)
The purpose of the NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guideline is to provide cities with state-of-the-practice solutions that can help create complete streets that are safe and enjoyable for bicyclists.