Mobility & Curb Rules in Pasadena, CA (2026)
2 verified mobility & curb rules for Pasadena, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Bike Lane Rules
Pasadena authorizes official bike lanes on its roadways under Municipal Code Section 10.16.120 and separately caps sidewalk bicycle speed at 10 mph, or 5 mph near pedestrians, under Section 10.60.140, which also requires riders to yield to pedestrians and lets the City Council ban sidewalk riding in congested retail districts.
Pasadena Bicycle Riding and Sidewalk Rules
Some RestrictionsPasadena, CA, Municipal Code § 10.60.140 (Riding Regulations)
A.The rider of a bicycle shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians on a sidewalk and as defined in the California Vehicle Code.B.The rider of a bicycle shall not ride on a sidewalk at a speed greater than ten (10) miles per hour, and no more than five (5) miles per hour where pedestrians are present, or at a speed which endangers the safety of persons or property. ... F.It is unlawful to oper...
TNC Pickup Zones
Pasadena marks curb space citywide as passenger loading zones with a white-painted "PASSENGER LOADING ONLY" line under Municipal Code Section 10.40.110, and Section 10.40.120.A.3 caps any stop there, including rideshare pickups and drop-offs, at 3 minutes between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily except Sundays.
Pasadena Passenger Loading Zone Rules
Some RestrictionsPasadena, CA, Municipal Code §§ 10.40.110, 10.40.120(A)(3)
A.The director may determine and mark by signs or curb markings loading zones and passenger loading zones as follows: In front of or adjacent to any place of business, school, public building, hall or place used for the purpose of public assembly.B.In no event shall more than ½ of the total curb length in any block be reserved for loading zone purposes. ... D.Whenever curb marking is used, pass...
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