Lightweight, personal, and often electric forms of transportation—such as bicycles, e-bikes, and other rideables—are becoming an increasingly important part of how people get around the city. Whether you’re riding for recreation, commuting to work, or making deliveries, it’s important to ride safely, follow the rules, and respect those around you.
Toronto’s sidewalks, bike lanes, trails, and roads are shared by thousands of people every day. The City of Toronto is launching the second year of its public awareness campaign to encourage riders to know the rules, follow them, and show courtesy and respect to others.
Together, we can help keep Toronto’s shared spaces safe, accessible, and welcoming for everyone.
Learn more about the rules for riding e-bikes and e-scooters in Toronto.
You’ve got wheels. They’ve got heels. Don’t ride on the sidewalk.
Sidewalks are designated for pedestrian use. E-bikes or other rideables can be faster, larger, and heavier. They are often quiet and may go undetected when approaching from behind. This endangers vulnerable pedestrians, including seniors, children, and people with disabilities.
Avoid being the rider everybody has to avoid.
When everyone follows the rules of the road, people walking, riding, and driving can better anticipate each other’s actions. Predictable behaviour helps prevent conflicts, collisions, and injuries, making shared spaces safer for everyone.
Stopping in the bike lane grinds everyone’s gears.
Blocking the bike lane, even for just a minute, forces riders to merge into live traffic or stop behind you. This puts people at risk and disrupts the safe use of cycling infrastructure.
Heavy ride, move aside. Don’t use bike lanes.
Heavy gas-powered mopeds are not allowed in Toronto’s bike lanes. They are faster, heavier, and should be operated on the roadway with other vehicles to comply with provincial and city standards.