§ 21-43. Shared facilities.  


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  • While roadways are provided for the safety and convenience of vehicles, sidewalks are provided for the safety and convenience of pedestrians and bikeways are provided for the safety and convenience of bicycles, it is recognized that in many instances such facilities may be shared. On shared facilities, the following regulations shall apply:

    (a)

    When using bike paths and bike trails, pedestrians shall walk as far to the right as practicable; shall walk no more than two (2) abreast: and shall exercise due care. Bicyclists shall give audible signal before passing a pedestrian on a bike path or trail.

    (b)

    When using sidewalks, bicyclists shall not exceed seven (7) miles per hour, shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and shall pass only on the left and only after giving audible warning to pedestrians.

    (c)

    Reserved.

    (d)

    Persons riding bicycles upon a sidewalk or bikeway shall ride single file except when passing another bicycle.

(Ord. No. O-78-58, 9-11-78; Ord. No. 99-9-13/O-6.1; Ord. No. 2015-06-08/O-1 )