Which sidewalks are prohibited to bicycles, skateboards, etc. in the downtown area?

Ordinance No. 3238, Section 11 (B) states: " No person, other than for a test or demonstration ride of a bicycle by an adult or a minor under adult supervision, shall use the sidewalks for traveling on skateboards, bicycles, roller skates, roller blades, or similar devices .... in the downtown area of Pendleton. The downtown area of Pendleton includes all the sidewalks located in the area between the Umatilla River on the north boundary, the Union Pacific Railroad tracks on the south boundary, SW 2nd Street on the west boundary and SE 2nd on the east boundary.

For your safety and that of pedestrians; you should avoid busy city sidewalks whether or not they are restricted by law.

The first time you are found in violation of this ordinance, you will be given a verbal warning and your name will be taken down on a log. If you should violate this ordinance a second time, you will be issued a citation, which will result in a fine and the possible forfeiture of your bicycle, skateboard, etc. This Ordinance is put in place to protect you and other pedestrians.