I know there have been complaints about bicyclists on sidewalks in town. I have even been one to complain when I nearly got hit on B'way, yet the blanket prohibition worries parents in some neighborhoods so this survey from the City will help the BPD figure out a new approach. From the e-Newsletter
Currently the City's Ordinance prohibits bike riding on sidewalks. Recently the City of Burlingame has received concerns from residents regarding bicycle riding on sidewalks from two different perspectives. From those that are concerned that riding in the streets can be dangerous and from those that feeling riding on the sidewalks can be dangerous for pedestrians. This survey is designed to get feedback from a broader spectrum of our community relative what should be the City's policy.
You can go here to take the survey.
People do not have time to be polite or respectful anymore.
I am in Downdown B almost every day.
I have never seen anyone riding a bicyle down the sidewalk.
I call BS.
Posted by: Holyroller | September 14, 2012 at 08:16 PM
There seems to be a misconception or disinformation about this subject. The Burlingame Municipal Code as per Burlingame.org states no bicycles allowed on the sidewalks in business districts and in residential districts not allowed when and where there are pedestrians. If there are no pedestrians then you are allowed bicycles on the sidewalks.
Posted by: Bill | September 15, 2012 at 10:52 PM
hollyroller, if you have never seen anyone riding a bike on the sidewalk in downtown, then you must have been asleep. i am there everyday and i see bike riders on the sidewalk everyday and skaetboarders every weekend
Posted by: mike | November 29, 2012 at 04:00 PM