Saint Paul operates a growing protected and conventional bike lane network with rules under state law and Public Works policy, focused on Capital City Bikeway, Summit Avenue, and Green Line corridors.
Bicyclists ride with traffic, use marked lanes where present, and follow signal phases including dedicated bike signals downtown. Motorists must stay out of marked bike lanes except when turning, parking where permitted, or yielding to passing cyclists. Saint Paul's Capital City Bikeway forms a downtown protected loop, while Summit Avenue and Marshall Avenue carry heavy commuter volumes. E-bike Class 1 and 2 are allowed on most facilities; Class 3 may be restricted on shared paths. Loading zones on bike-lane streets are time-restricted to protect cycling commute hours.
Drivers blocking bike lanes face parking citations starting around $40 plus possible towing. Cyclists running signals or riding on prohibited sidewalks may be cited for petty misdemeanors under state law.
See how Saint Paul's bike lane rules rules stack up against other locations.
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