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E-bike rules: Detroit RiverWalk (MI)

Detroit Riverfront Conservancy · MI

The RiverWalk's posted rules prohibit e-scooters, e-bikes, and other electric personal transporters over 7 mph, and every e-bike class assists well past 7 mph. Pedal bikes are welcome and yield to pedestrians; e-bikes effectively are not.

Class 1 ❌ Not allowedClass 2 ❌ Not allowedClass 3 ❌ Not allowed

Source: www.detroitriverfront.orgLast reviewed 2026-07-30

Access by class

Class	Status	Details
Class 1	❌ Not allowed	Posted rules prohibit electric personal transporters over 7 mph; Class 1 assists to 20 mph.
Class 2	❌ Not allowed	Same posted rule; throttle bikes assist to 20 mph.
Class 3	❌ Not allowed	Same posted rule; Class 3 assists to 28 mph.

Change history

2026-07-30 · Verified on the Conservancy's rules and guidelines page: e-scooters, e-bikes, and other electric personal transporters over 7 mph are prohibited; conventional bikes allowed with a yield-to-pedestrians rule.

Common questions

Are Class 1 e-bikes allowed in Detroit RiverWalk (MI)?

Not allowed. Posted rules prohibit electric personal transporters over 7 mph; Class 1 assists to 20 mph. Rules are set by Detroit Riverfront Conservancy; confirm before riding.

Are Class 2 e-bikes allowed in Detroit RiverWalk (MI)?

Not allowed. Same posted rule; throttle bikes assist to 20 mph. Rules are set by Detroit Riverfront Conservancy; confirm before riding.

Are Class 3 e-bikes allowed in Detroit RiverWalk (MI)?

Not allowed. Same posted rule; Class 3 assists to 28 mph. Rules are set by Detroit Riverfront Conservancy; confirm before riding.

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