The Town of Emerald Isle, North Carolina

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Bicycle Path Usage

 

BICYCLE PATH GUIDELINES FOR USE

MOTORIZED APPARATUS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED!!!

General Guidelines

  •    EVERYONE: KEEP TO THE RIGHT except to pass.

  •   Look carefully before entering or crossing the bikeway.

  •   Pass on the left, only when safe. Give an audible warning before passing another path user.

  •   Make a complete stop at all intersections.

  • When stopping for breaks or equipment failure, move off the pavement to allow other bikeway users to pass.

  • Yield to emergency and maintenance vehicles.

  • For bikeway updates on the web please visit www.emeraldisle-nc.org




Bicycling                                  

  •  Helmets are recommended for all cyclists and required by state law for children under 16.

  • Stop your bicycle, if necessary, to yield or to prevent an accident. Bicyclists must yield to pedestrians.

  •     Bicyclists may ride two-abreast only when safe (when the bikeway is not busy). Never ride three-or-more-abreast.

  • Bicycle front and rear lights required when riding at night.

  • Ride at a safe speed. When the path is crowded, PLEASE slow down.




Walking / Running

  •  Keep to the right when walking or running on the path.

  • Look before entering the bikeway or changing direction.

  • Don’t walk or run more than two abreast.

In-Line Skating

  • Helmets are required, kneepads, and wrist guards are advised.

  • Keep to the right so that other users may pass safely.

  • Skate single-file.

  • Skate at a safe speed, and be prepared to stop suddenly.

Common Courtesy

  •  Do not litter or trespass on private property.

  • Keep your dog on a leash. Pick up after your dog.

  • Respect other path users. Share the path.

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 




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Emerald Isle, North Carolina ~ Incorporated July 1957
7500 Emerald Drive. Emerald Isle, NC 28594
Phone (252) 354-3424, Fax (252) 354-5068