Mobility & Curb Rules in Green Bay, WI: What Residents Actually Need to Know

If you live in Green Bay or are thinking about moving there, mobility & curb rules are one of those things you probably won't think about until they affect you directly. Green Bay has 2 specific rules on the books covering different aspects of mobility & curb rules, and some of them might surprise you.

Shared E-Scooter Rules

Green Bay Municipal Code § 40-139 defines an electric scooter as under 100 pounds, handlebar-equipped, and capped at 20 mph on a paved level surface, then bans riding on any sidewalk, City parking ramp, or posted trail, plus two named streets outright: the Mason Street (Tilleman) Bridge and Ashland Avenue between Ninth and Third Streets. Riders under eight may not operate one at all; six- and seven-year-olds need daylight and an accompanying adult.

Key details: Governing section: Green Bay Municipal Code § 40-139. Speed cap: 20 mph on paved level surface. Banned areas: Sidewalks, City parking ramps, posted trails. Banned streets: Tilleman Bridge; Ashland Ave (9th-3rd). Minimum age: 8 (6-7 with adult, daylight only).

§ 40-139 sets no fine of its own, so a citation defaults to the Chapter 40 general penalty at § 40-162: a forfeiture of $1.00 to $500.00. Riding on a banned sidewalk or one of the two named streets, riding without required lights after dark, wearing headphones in both ears, or letting a child under six ride at all are each independently citable.

Bike Lane Rules

Green Bay requires cyclists to ride within five feet of the curb, single-file in groups except on unmarked residential streets, and to obey all traffic signals under Municipal Code § 40-107.

Key details: Curb distance: Within 5 feet of curb. Group riding: Single file, most streets. Residential exception: Two abreast allowed. Penalty: $1.00–$500.00 forfeiture.

No specific penalty is set for § 40-107, so the chapter's general penalty applies: a forfeiture of not less than $1.00 nor more than $500.00 under § 40-162.

The Bottom Line

Green Bay'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 Green Bay is broadly strict or permissive.

Keep in mind that Green Bay can amend these rules at any council meeting. For the most current version of any rule mentioned here, check the specific ordinance page, where we track updates as they happen.