Cheyenne's Relaxed Approach to Mobility & Curb Rules: What's Allowed

Cheyenne maintains 74 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 maintains designated bike lanes on selected arterials plus the Greater Cheyenne Greenway shared-use trail network. Cyclists must follow Wyoming traffic law and yield to pedestrians on multi-use paths.

Key details: Trail network: Greater Cheyenne Greenway. Code: Wyo. Stat. Title 31. Lights: Required at night. Registration: Not required.

Riding without required nighttime lighting, failing to yield to pedestrians on shared paths, or violating downtown sidewalk-riding rules can result in standard traffic citations or warnings.

The rules around bike lane rules in Cheyenne lean permissive, but that does not mean anything goes.

Shared E-Scooter Rules

Cheyenne does not currently host a shared e-scooter or e-bike fleet. Personal e-scooters are allowed on most streets and lanes following Wyoming low-power vehicle rules, with helmet recommendations for younger riders.

Key details: Shared fleet: None deployed. Personal scooters: Allowed on streets. Event restrictions: CFD grounds limited. Sidewalks: Downtown restricted.

Reckless scooter operation, riding restricted downtown sidewalks, or operating during posted event closures can lead to citations, device impoundment during major events, and warnings from Cheyenne Police.

The rules around shared e-scooter rules in Cheyenne lean permissive, but that does not mean anything goes.

The Bottom Line

Compared to many U.S. cities, Cheyenne gives residents more room on mobility & curb rules. 2 of the 2 rules here are rated permissive. But permissive does not mean unregulated. There are still requirements, and the city does enforce them when violations are reported.

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.