How Cheyenne Handles Mobility & Curb Rules: A Practical Guide
Cheyenne maintains 89 local ordinances across all categories, and 2 of those deal specifically with mobility & curb rules. Here is a breakdown of what the city actually requires, what is prohibited, and where Cheyenne falls on the strict-to-permissive spectrum compared to other cities.
Bike Lane Rules
Cheyenne bars motor vehicles from driving or parking in a bikeway except for narrow exceptions like turns, emergencies, and utility work, keeping bike lanes clear for cyclists under City Code 10.80.070 and 10.80.080.
Key details: Driving ban: No vehicles except bikes/scooters (10.80.070). Parking ban: No standing/parking except exceptions (10.80.080). Penalty: Misdemeanor citywide (10.80.020). Bikeway defined: Includes bike lanes and paths. Sidewalk riding: Banned in central business district.
Violating the bikeway rules is a misdemeanor under Cheyenne City Code 10.80.020; parents and guardians who knowingly let a minor break these rules are also liable.
Shared E-Scooter Rules
Cheyenne only allows shared dockless scooters through an operator picked in the city's formal RFP process, and bans riding any bicycle or motor-assisted scooter on sidewalks in the central business district.
Key details: Program model: RFP-selected operator(s) only. Covers: Dockless bikes and scooters. Sidewalk riding: Banned in central business district. Operator penalty: Fines, suspension, or revocation. Rider penalty: General fine, Section 1.24.010.
Operators face fines, suspension, or revocation of their city operating authority for violating the agreement; riders violating the sidewalk chapter are fined under the general penalty in Section 1.24.010.
This is not one of those rules that cities tend to ignore. Cheyenne actively enforces its shared e-scooter rules requirements.
The Bottom Line
Cheyenne's mobility & curb rules rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Cheyenne is broadly strict or permissive.
All of the above reflects Cheyenne's municipal code as of our last review. If you need specifics on fines, exemptions, or filing requirements, the detailed ordinance pages linked above have the full breakdown.