Trails are shared recreational amenities accessed by a variety of users at the same time. Please be courteous to all users, and remember that pedestrians have the right-of-way. All trail users should stay to the right on the trail.

Follow these safety guidelines while enjoying the trail:

• Tell friends or family the route you’ll be taking, and travel with a partner when possible.

• Avoid unfamiliar areas when on the trails alone.

• Stay alert, be observant about your surroundings, avoid areas where visibility is poor, and don’t wear headsets. Being able to hear will allow you to sense someone that you may not be able to see such as a passing cyclist.

• Walk confidently.

• Wear shoes and clothing that allows freedom of movement.

• Carry identification (including name, phone number, and pertinent medical information), and record your bicycle serial number.

• Take a cell phone along, carry mace or pepper spray.

• Wear reflective material and carry a whistle or noisemaker.

• Know the location of open businesses in the vicinity you’ll be traveling.

• Lock your vehicle and do not leave valuables such as purses, wallets or cell phones inside.