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.