Photo by David A. Brown
Whether you are on the hike and bike trails for exercise or for fun, please remember to be mindful of fellow trail users and follow these basic safety tips:
Walkers/runners:
- Stay to the right
- Anticipate the actions of other users and know your limits
- Keep pets on a short leash
Bikers (allowed on the Sandy Reed Memorial Trail only):
- Announce “passing on left” and use bike bells when trying to get around someone
- Look ahead and behind you before turning around on the trail
- Pull over to the right or completely off the trail when stopping for any reason
- ALWAYS wear a helmet
- Watch speeds and keep a 3-foot distance from pedestrians
Everyone:
- Headphones/ear buds are discouraged, but if you use, remove from one side so you are aware of the sounds around you
- Don’t allow young children on trails without supervision
- When in a group, stay in a single file line
- Obey all traffic signals when crossing major intersections
- Look both ways before crossing or merging with another trail