Some Tips for Sharing the Path/Trail

For bicyclists and In-Line Skaters:

• Always yield to pedestrians.
• Give an audible warning when you're passing another bicyclist or other path/trail user.
• Remember to stay single file in congested areas, places with reduced visibility, or anywhere else that may be dangerous.

• Watch and listen for other path/trail users.
• Be especially alert when running.
• Let faster path/trail users safely pass you.

• Share the path/trail and be courteous to other users!
• Stay to the right; pass on the left.
• Respect other people's property.
• Keep dogs on a leash no more than 8 feet in length, and clean up after them.

Some Tips for Sharing the Road

• Wear A Helmet: It's the law for bicyclists 14 and under, but EVERYONE should ALWAYS wear one!
• Ride With Traffic: Ride on the right side of the street in the SAME direction as traffic is moving. Ride single file and stay about a car door's width away from parked cars. Watch for cars using the shoulder as a travel lane.
• Follow The Rules: The same traffic laws apply to bicyclists and drivers. Obey all signs and signals, and follow lane markings. Keep your eyes on the road!
• Use Signals: Clearly show your intentions when making turns and changing lanes.
• Stay Alert: When turning or crossing the street, make sure that drivers see you by making eye contact. Watch out for hazards like storm grates, slick or uneven pavement surfaces, and other potential road obstructions.
• Lock Up: Always lock your bike.
• Sidewalks and Bicycles: Pedestrians have priority on sidewalks. Young children can ride on sidewalks, except where there are a lot of people walking. As a rule, adults shouldn't ride their bikes on the sidewalk unless alter-natives are unsafe.
• Riding At Night: Minimize night riding, but DO outfit your bike with lights and reflectors as required by NJ State Law.
• Be Prepared To Stop: Don't ride one-handed and always be ready to brake with two hands. If it's raining, you need to allow more time to stop.

• Cross Safely: Cross at intersections and obey traffic signals. You have the right-of-way in a crosswalk but you must still be careful and alert. If you are not at a crosswalk, yield to vehicles.
• Use the Safest Option: It's preferable to walk or jog on a sidewalk or a path/trail, and to cross at marked crosswalks.
• Stay To The Left, Face Traffic: When a sidewalk or path/trail isn't available, walk on the shoulder to the extreme LEFT of the road and FACE APPROACHING TRAFFIC!
• Be On The Lookout For Drivers and Bicyclists: If you are crossing the street, always look LEFT-RIGHT-LEFT, watch for turning vehicles, and be sure that drivers and bicyclists see you. If in doubt, wait to cross. It is also helpful to wear light colored clothing. Having the legal right-of-way doesn't protect you from careless drivers!

• Bicyclists should yield to pedestrians.
• Cross intersections as quickly as safety allows.
• Stop, look, and listen!
• Watch out for turning vehicles.
• Having the legal right of way doesn't protect you from careless drivers.