Safety Tips

For In-line Skaters, Non-Motorized Scooters & Skateboards

See where these activities are allowed (look under 7-5-10a)

See where these activities are prohitbited (look under 7-2-15)

 
Road rash is never attractive. And broken bones are a drag.
Wear protective gear such as a helmet, wrist guards, and knee and elbow pads. Wearing a helmet can reduce head injury by up to 85 percent.

Boulder, like the name, has rocks.
Be alert for obstacles on roads and paths. Watch for debris, gravel or broken pavement. You can call the close call hotline to report any issues such as these, call 303-413-7177, then press #3, to report a sidewalk hazard. Be aware of wet conditions that make braking and maneuvering more difficult.

This ain't no roller derby.
Always skate under control. Achieve a basic skill level before taking to the paths along with pedestrians, cyclists, baby strollers and dogs.

Always yield to pedestrians.
Pedestrians have the right of way on sidewalks, multi-use paths and in crosswalks.

The Boulder city skate park is located at the southwest corner of Arapahoe Avenue and 30th Street, just north of Scott Carpenter Park.

Rights and Responsibilities

For In-line Skaters, Non-Motorized Scooters & Skateboarders

• Current laws restrict in-line skating to multi-use paths
• Stay to the right except when passing slower path users.
• Give an audible signal such as "passing!" or "on your left" to let pedestrians know you are there.
• Non-motorized scooters fall under the same category as in-line skates or skateboards.
• Motorized scooters are considered a motor vehicle and therefore are not allowed on sidewalks, paths or on public streets.
• Skating is illegal in commercial areas including in Downtown Boulder, the Twenty Ninth Street shopping district and The Hill.

For more information
Boulder Traffic Rules for Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Animal Traffic
(Boulder Revised Code, 1981, Title 7, Chapter 5)

Colorado Bicycle Manual - State bicycle laws, safety tips, listing of bike maps, ride guides, suggested tour routes and clubs. Colorado Department of Transportation, Bicycle Program.
303-757-9982.

Maintenance Issue to Report?

Maintenance concerns and questions can be addressed online or by calling Street & Bikeway Maintenance at 303-413-7162.

Have A Close Call?

Fill out the Close Call Form

Questions about Walking and Bicycling In and Around Boulder?

Contact Marni Ratzel, the City of Boulder's bicycle/pedestrian coordinator at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 303-441-3266

Last Updated on Tuesday, 01 September 2009 09:39