Mobility & Curb Rules in Manitou Springs, CO (2026)

3 verified mobility & curb rules for Manitou Springs, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Shared E-Scooter Rules

Manitou Springs prohibits electric scooter-share and electric skateboard-share businesses outright, citing sidewalk clutter, pedestrian safety hazards and the City's limited enforcement resources as the findings for the ban.

Manitou Springs Bans Scooter-Share Programs

Heavy Restrictions

Manitou Springs Municipal Code § 18.04.21.1(B)(9)

9.Electric scooters and electric scooter-share businesses and operations. Electric scooter-share businesses and operations shall be prohibited from operation in the City of Manitou Springs. The City cites the following findings as just cause for this prohibition:a.The recent introduction of electric scooter-share rental operations and businesses in various municipalities has created significant...

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Bike Lane Rules

Manitou Springs added Section 1412.5 to its adopted Model Traffic Code in 2021, spelling out exactly how bicyclists, e-bike riders and electric scooter riders must handle stop signs and red lights at intersections. Riders must slow or stop for signs, treat 15 mph as the reasonable speed, and fully stop and yield before proceeding through a red signal or turning.

Manitou Springs Bicycle Intersection Rules

Some Restrictions

Manitou Springs Municipal Code § 10.04.020(36) (Model Traffic Code § 1412.5)

1412. Bicycles and electric scooters approaching intersections. (1)A person riding a bicycle, electrical assisted bicycle, or electric scooter and approaching an intersection of a roadway with a stop sign shall slow down and, if required for safety, stop before entering the intersection. If a stop is not required for safety, the person shall slow to a reasonable speed and yield the right-of-way...

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E-Bike Classes

Manitou Springs bans Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 electrical assisted bicycles from every bike and pedestrian path in the city, with one carve-out: Class 1 e-bikes may still use the Creek Walk Trail. The city also caps what counts as an electrical assisted bicycle at a 750-watt motor with fully operable pedals.

Manitou Springs E-Bike Class Rules

Significant Restrictions

Manitou Springs Municipal Code § 10.04.020(35), (41)

35.In Section 1412 ... subsection (14) is replaced to read "Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 electrical assisted bicycles are prohibited on bike and pedestrian paths within the city, except that Class 1 electrical assisted bicycles are permitted on the Creek Walk Trail." ... 41.The definition of "Electrical Assisted Bicycle" in Section 28.5 of the Definitions Section in the Appendices is modified t...

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