Minnetonka, MN Mobility & Curb Rules: Bike Lane Rules (2026)

Section 930.040 of the Minnetonka City Code is the lane-use rule for bicycles. All pedestrians and bicyclists must use the pedestrian bicycle safety zone, if one is provided, rather than the remainder of the roadway or adjacent property. Section 930.005 defines the zone as the area officially set apart within a roadway for the exclusive use of pedestrian, bicycle or other non-motorized traffic, marked or indicated by plainly visible signs.

Every person using a zone or a two-way bicycle lane must ride as close to the right side of the zone or roadway as practicable, exercise due care when passing, standing or moving vehicles, and proceed in single file when encountering other traffic.

Several neighboring sections fill out the picture for the City of Minnetonka. Section 930.045 bars riding or driving a motor vehicle, all-terrain vehicle, motorcycle, motor scooter, or motorized bicycle on a sidewalk or in a pedestrian bicycle safety zone, except when crossing at an alley, driveway, building or other authorized crossing. Section 930.050 requires everyone operating a bicycle to comply with state bicycle laws and adds a local ban on riding on public property while wearing headphones or earphones designed to hear broadcasts or sound reproductions, with valid hearing aids excluded. Section 930.055 limits self-propelled roller devices such as skateboards and rollerblades on public streets to a bicycle safety zone, or an area four feet from the edge of the roadway pavement when no zone exists.

The parking rules in section 930.030 are separate. They cover where vehicles can stop and are enforced by the Minnetonka Police Department.