Billings has a growing network of bike lanes, shared-use trails along the Yellowstone River, and Heritage Trail connections. Bicyclists must follow vehicle code rules under MCA Title 61 with limited city overlays.
Billings has expanded its bike network through corridors like Grand Avenue, Central Avenue, and the Heritage Trail along the Yellowstone River and the Rims. The Marathon Loop and South Side connections link neighborhoods to downtown and Riverfront Park. Montana state law treats bicycles as vehicles with the same right to use the road, and Billings has not adopted a separate stop-as-yield Idaho stop rule. Sidewalk riding is generally allowed outside the downtown business district but riders must yield to pedestrians. Helmets are not required by city or state law for adult riders.
Bicyclists who run signals, ride against traffic, or fail to yield on shared paths can be cited under state vehicle rules with fines comparable to motor vehicle infractions.
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