Mobility & Curb Rules in Boulder County, CO (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Boulder County, Colorado.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Boulder County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Shared E-Scooter Rules

Boulder County bars electric and low-powered scooters from all Parks & Open Space areas unless a specific area is designated and posted to allow them, under Rule 9(a) of its Rules and Regulations. Only county-owned and emergency vehicles on official business are exempted from that same rule.

Electric Scooters Banned on Boulder Co. Open Space

Significant Restrictions

Boulder County Parks & Open Space Rules and Regulations, Rule 9(a) (Resolution No. 2023-024)

9. Vehicles (a) No person shall operate a motor vehicle, including a car, truck, motorcycle, minibike, electric scooter, low-powered scooter, electric assisted bicycle, electric assisted unicycle, electric assisted one-wheel, snowmobile, four-wheel drive or other recreational vehicle, within any Boulder County Parks & Open Space area, unless the area is specifically designated and posted to pe...

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E-Bike Classes

Boulder County bans gas and electric-assisted bicycles and unicycles on all Parks & Open Space land except where an area is specifically designated to allow them, under Rule 8 of its Rules and Regulations. Plain human-powered bicycles are also restricted to trails where riding is designated.

E-Bikes Barred on Boulder County Open Space

Significant Restrictions

Boulder County Parks & Open Space Rules and Regulations, Rule 8 (Resolution No. 2023-024)

8. Bicycles No person shall ride a bicycle or unicycle within any Boulder County Parks & Open Space area except on trails where such use is designated, including day-of-use and directional designations, and at the Boulder County Fairgrounds. Unless otherwise stated, the definition of bicycle shall include all exclusively human-powered wheeled vehicles. Gas and electric assisted bicycles and un...

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Mobility & Curb Rules by City in Boulder County

2 cities in Boulder County have their own mobility & curb rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

BoulderPop. 108,250

4 verified rules • Bike Lane Rules, E-Bike Classes

LongmontPop. 98,885

3 verified rules • Bike Lane Rules, E-Bike Classes

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