Which Wheels Go Where?

The Town of Timnath is reviewing its rules to better clarify where different types of wheeled devices may operate within the community. As transportation technology evolves, more people are using a mix of traditional bicycles, electric bikes (e‑bikes), electric scooters (e‑scooters) and other devices to travel for a variety of reasons. With this growing variety, the Town aims to ensure that expectations for safe operation remain clear, consistent with state law and easy to understand. Recent updates at the state level also provide communities with flexibility to determine how and where certain devices may be used safely, allowing the Town to review what makes the most sense for Timnath.

Under Colorado state law and existing local ordinances, bicycles, class 1–3 e‑bikes and e‑scooters are permitted to operate on public roadways and within designated bike lanes.

As part of this review, the Town is evaluating where all types of wheeled devices should be allowed to operate safely across sidewalks, trails, parks and open spaces. We are also evaluating whether to establish speed limits for each device, while ensuring that all riders continue to yield and signal to pedestrians. This includes bicycles, class 1–3 e‑bikes, e‑scooters, human‑powered devices such as skateboards, lightweight electric vehicles such as Onewheels and electric unicycles, and motorized toy vehicles such as go‑peds and dirt bikes. Because many of these devices are not clearly defined in existing state categories, the Town is seeking community feedback to help establish clear and practical rules that balance safety and accessibility and support a safe experience for all users.