Shared use paths and recreational trails
Shared use paths and recreational trails are facilities physically separated from motorized vehicular traffic by an open space or barrier and is located either within the highway right-of-way or within a separate right-of way. Shared use paths may be used by bicyclists, pedestrians, skaters, users of wheel chair conveyances, joggers, and other nonmotorized users. Users are moving at different speeds and yield to slower users. Watch for unpredictable users, such as dogs on leashes, children learning to bike, skaters, or in some cases, horses. When approaching animals, avoid scaring them by slowing down. Gently saying “hello there,” or “is it safe to pass?” can calm a horse and rider. In tight places, you should dismount and walk past.
Shared Use Paths and Intersections
Bicyclists and other users of shared use paths crossing highways at clearly marked crosswalks must come to a complete stop at stop signs prior to entering such crosswalk.
On shared use paths crossing highways in marked crosswalks without stop signs or other traffic control signals bicyclists and pedestrians are not required to come to a full stop but must not enter the road in disregard of approaching traffic.
Pedestrians
Stay to the right on shared use paths; except to pass on the left. At midblock crossings with the road, users need to watch for oncoming traffic. Look LEFT-RIGHT-LEFT. All path users must obey signals.
Bicyclists
Bicyclists have the rights and responsibilities of pedestrians when on a shared use path.