Yes.
A bill signed by Gov. Jared Polis in May prohibits Coloradans from stopping, standing or parking in a designated bike lane.
Under House Bill 1237, blocking a bike lane is a Class B traffic infraction, which can result in a fine up to $100.
Though Colorado doesn’t track bike lanes statewide, 341 miles or 3.7% of the state’s highways are classified as “low traffic stress” for bikers and are suitable for all cyclists, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. Denver has 480 miles of bike lanes, according to the city.
A 2024 statewide survey by state transportation authorities found that 56% of Coloradans ride their bike to get to a destination at least once a week. CDOT aims to provide “bikeable facilities” on 60% of state-operated highways by 2037.
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Sources
- City of Denver Denver Moves: Safe and slow streets with bikeways
- Colorado General Assembly House Bill 1237, Transportation Safety Modifications
- Colorado Department of Transportation Statewide Active Transportation Plan
- Colorado Revised Statutes Section 42-4-1204
- Colorado Revised Statutes Section 42-4-1701