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  • Trail: Ring a bell
  • Sidewalk: Slow down

Because trails are neither sidewalks nor roads,cyclists and pedestrians need to be especially aware of each other on the trail. Given my experience they can do this by following some common sense rules. Pedestrians need to ALWAYS walk on the right side of the trail. Pedestrians wishing to face the traffic by walking on the left should do so off of the trail. Pedestrians and cyclists need to move off of the trail when they are not moving on the trail. While it is the responsibility of the cyclist to give a warning of his or her choice when approaching a pedestrian from behind, it is the responsibility of the pedestrian to expect such warnings and respond by moving away from the middle of the trail. Just as cyclists should never ride two abreast on a trail, pedestrians walking two abreast should respond to a warning by moving away from the middle of the trail. Neither a pair of cyclists nor a pair of pedestrians should act as of they they have the right to one half of the trail.

by Albert Reed on Jun 17, 2012 8:16 am • link • report

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