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Grand Rapids, MI Mobility & Curb Rules: Bike Lane Rules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Bike lane parking
Prohibited entirely
Blocking
Also prohibited, even partial
Enforcement
Citable under § 10.69(3)(b)-(c)
Riding rule
Cyclists follow vehicle traffic laws
Citation
Grand Rapids City Code § 10.45(17)-(18)

Summary

Grand Rapids prohibits parking within or on a marked bike lane and bars blocking or partially blocking one, while separate rules require cyclists to follow vehicle traffic laws and yield to pedestrians on sidewalks and trails.

No person shall park a vehicle except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with law or the direction of a police officer or traffic control device in any of the following places: ...(17)Within, or on, a marked bike lane;(18)In any place or in any manner so as to block or partially block a bike lane.

View official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 70).

Full Breakdown

Section 10.45(17)-(18) adds bike lanes to the city's no-parking list: no vehicle may park within or on a marked bike lane, or park in any place or manner that blocks or partially blocks one. Section 10.69(3)(b)-(c) specifically authorizes police officers and other trained city employees to issue civil-infraction citations for those exact violations. On the riding side, § 10.131 requires cyclists and micromobility users to follow the same traffic rules as motor vehicles, ride no more than two abreast without impeding traffic, and keep at least one hand on the handlebars.

Violations & Fines

Parking in or blocking a bike lane is a civil infraction that trained officers and employees may specifically cite under § 10.69(3)(b)-(c); fines follow § 1.615's schedule, doubling after 10 unpaid days and tripling after 90.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it illegal to park in a Grand Rapids bike lane?
Yes. Section 10.45(17) bans parking within or on any marked bike lane, and (18) separately bars blocking or partially blocking one.
Can cyclists ride side by side in Grand Rapids?
Up to two abreast on the roadway per § 10.131(3), as long as they stay within a single lane and don't impede traffic.

Sources & Official References

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