Rapid Creek Trail System
Rules of the Path

The Rapid Creek trail system is one of the most-used places in our park system, and like any complex system, we need rules to insure safety and avoid chaos.

Almost everyday the Rapid Creek trail becomes a multi-use recreational path for bikers, runners, inline skaters, dog walkers and strollers walking two, three and sometimes four abreast.

Since cyclists are the fastest moving, they can easily injure others. Simultaneously, they are also easily vulnerable to the lack of consideration of other path users. Thus, the Parks and Recreation Department has a vested interest in following the basic core rules of path use:

1. All users should travel in the right hand lane.
2. Pass on the left.
3. Announce your passing to other path users.
4. Move off the path when stopping.
5. Travel at speeds which are safe and appropriate.
6. Pay attention to other path users.

And please be smart – wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Your kids may be required by law to wear a helmet, and you should be required by good common sense to wear one as well. Even at slow speeds, a fall of 3 or 4 feet to the concrete path can cause serious injury. And if you get hurt, who will care for your kids?

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