Bicyclists should yield to zombies on the 16th Street Mall. (Seth A. McConnell, YourHub)
Bicyclists now can cruise Denver’s 16th Street Mall on Saturdays as an expansion of weekend access takes effect.
Bikes had been allowed all day on Sundays. Last month, the Denver City Council . On both days, the MallRide shuttles run less frequently than during the week, making room for bicyclists to share the transitways. But they can’t use the sidewalks — and officials warn that they should be mindful of pedestrians.
Here is the city’s news release Friday:
DENVER, CO – An ordinance change approved last week by Denver City Council now allows people to ride bikes on the 16th Street mall transit way on Saturdays and Sundays. Previously, bikes were only allowed on the mall on Sundays. Denver Public Works has installed signage on the mall to indicate the new rules.
“Denver continues to expand mobility options for people to get around our downtown core with ease,” said Denver Mayor Michael Hancock. “By allowing bikes on the transit way on both Saturday and Sunday, we support efforts to activate the 16th Street mall and create a more vibrant, healthy, and livable city.”
People riding bikes on the mall on Saturday and Sunday should be aware that they are sharing the transit way with RTD shuttle buses. Cyclists are also urged to be mindful of all traffic laws and are prohibited from riding on the sidewalk unless they are mounting or dismounting to park.
The ordinance change to allow bikes on the mall was sponsored by Denver City Councilman Albus Brooks, with strong support from the Downtown Denver Partnership. A celebration is planned for June with the downtown business community and more details will be released in the coming weeks.
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