National Road Bikeway Rules and Regulations

Posted on June 16th, 2021 by Roberta

NATIONAL ROAD BIKEWAY

RULES AND REGULATIONS

It shall be the responsibility of any bikeway user to be aware of and obey all rules and regulations. Failure to comply with the rules, posted or not, may result in the issuance of a citation, expulsion from the bikeway and/or arrest. For full details, please refer to the Codified Ordinances for St. Clairsville: Title Nine, Chapter 375.

No motorized vehicles
Wheelchair use is encouraged
Stay on bikeway since private property is on each side of the trail
Open during daylight hours only
Pedestrians and disabled have the right-of-way
Vehicle crossings at streets and driveways have the right-of-way
Bikeway users shall yield to law enforcement, emergency and City maintenance vehicles which have the right-of-way on all portions of the bikeway
Keep to the right and do not block bikeway
Give audible “passing on left” signal before passing
Keep pets on a leash no longer than three (3) feet and under control at all times
Carry plastic bags and clean up after your pet
15 MPH speed limit
Helmets and all safety equipment recommended
No skateboards, horses, golf carts, or shooting
No hunting, fires, fireworks, weapons or model power toys
Possession or use of alcohol or any illegal drug (or related paraphernalia) is prohibited
Use extra caution when sharing the bike lane and street routes with motorized vehicles
Use the bikeway quietly and with courtesy to our neighbors
NO jumps or stunts on bikes, rollerblades, etc. and NO ramps
No radios or other electronic equipment played at a volume that can be heard by anyone other than its owner
No littering, including cigarettes or other tobacco products

Please be predictable, alert, cautious and courteous when using the National Road Bikeway.