Sharing the path
SHARING THE PATH
Courtesy
• Respect other trail users; joggers, walkers, bladers, wheelchairs all have trail rights
• Respect slower cyclists; yield to slower users
• Obey speed limits; they are posted for your safety
Announce when passing
• Use a bell, horn or voice to indicate your intention to pass
• Warn others well in advance so you don’t startle them
• Clearly announce “On your left” when passing
Yield when entering and crossing
• Yield to traffic at places where the trail crosses the road
• Yield to other users at trail intersections
• Slow down before intersections and when entering the trail from the road
Keep right
• Stay as close to the right as possible, except when passing
• Give yourself enough room to maneuver around any hazards
• Ride single file to avoid possible collisions with other trail users
Pass on left
• Scan ahead and behind before announcing your intention to pass another user
• Pull out only when you are sure the lane is clear
• Allow plenty of room, about two bike lengths, before moving back to the right
Be predictable
• Travel in a straight line unless you are avoiding hazards or passing
• Indicate your intention to turn or pass
• Warn other users of your intentions
Use lights at night
• Most trail users will not have lights at night; use a white front and red rear light
• Watch for walkers as you will overtake them the fastest
• Reflective clothing does not help in the absence of light
Do not block the trail
• For group rides, use no more than half the trail; don’t hog the trail
• During heavy use periods (holidays and weekends) stay single file
• Stop and regroup completely off of the trail
Clean up litter
• Pack out more than you pack in
• Encourage others to respect the path
• Place all litter in its proper receptacle
Limitations for transportation
• Most paths were not designed for high-speed, high volume traffic
• Use paths keeping in mind their recreational nature
• It might be faster to use roads and avoid the traffic on the paths during heavy use