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Committee narrows bicycle rules, delays start to allow outreach; municipalities' authority discussed
Summary
The conference committee agreed to make riding two‑abreast illegal in statute, prioritize education and outreach, and set an effective date of July 1, 2026, while staff and counsel clarified municipal authority on state vs. local roads and crosswalks.
A legislative conference committee approved language clarifying that riding bicycles more than two abreast is illegal on roadways and bicycle paths and agreed to prioritize education and outreach, setting an effective date of July 1, 2026 to allow time for training and materials.
The change aims to improve safety by codifying a limit on how many cyclists may ride side‑by‑side and by giving municipalities and agencies time to conduct public outreach so road users understand the rule…
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