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SI S PAR MMONS HE LA NDRIC From the Menands area south to the City of Albany, you can explore the K AV NED E on River Corning Preserve North Inset N AR F E E lagoons, open fields, and stands of old poplar trees along the floodplain RR L AMST 787 Y ERDA ¨¦§ S M of the Hudson River. Here the water rises and falls with the tide and a AVE T Huds small sandy beach can be found with unspoiled views of the river's WOLF ERT L AVE A W edge. Exercise trails, outdoor sculptures, and experimental rice fields DR R ST E LINDB NC S CK ERGH A AVE E are all evidence of the renewed interest in the Hudson River. The RI S BO T ME NH Erastus Corning Riverfront Preserve, the award winning riverfront I EIM S NO L T THOM LA R WN T

AVE Y H attraction, terminates the southerly end of the trail. The Preserve is A F E

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WA CT RR M ill C RE re M EN ek W SAFETY & COURTESY M ST TRIN LA OR SU MAKING THE TRANSITION TO TRAFFIC TON AVE LA ELM AK CAT O HERINE RENSSEL g ST AER ST Bicyclists and inline skaters are strongly encouraged ST FE OSB ORNE T RR H ST Y ST to wear helmets and other protective gear at all times. After gaining confidence in your bicycle handling skills on the trail, follow 3 2 S ST R ET D D T A A VE T VE S g these few recommendations to safely and efficiently ride with traffic:

AB EAST S O ST Wear reflective clothing and use lights/reflectors A Y N 3RD AVE IZ 2 E N N E 32 IN R BR D O E A A when traveling at night or in the rain.

EL VE T M KL 4 R CUY TH AVE L G NG S ER AN g S g Be predictable- always ride with traffic. Motorists will not expect the bicyclist T DO Extend courtesy to all trail users and respect their rights. FR ST T

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ST IS T £ S H ¤ S g 2ND AVE L NG Be aware when crossing at intersections. With the absence UN E RI E TE N L ST E AI of motor vehicles on the trails, do not become lulled into a g

SOUT KEN Be conspicuous- wear bright clothing and a helmet. Let motorists know that

ODEL ST V AR AVE A false sense of security. you are a part of traffic by riding your bicycle where you can be seen and PE N S Island 1 9

31 T ¤£ making your intentions known to motorists. LSO S g Let others know when you are about to pass them. Creek E

H N C Use a bell, horn, or politely announce "passing on your left." R Park g Be alert- do not assume that you have the right of way. Make eye contact with

U H g motorists at intersections. C Use extra caution when crossing roadways and when climbing or descending hills. g Obey traffic laws- in order to expect motorists to share the road with bicyclists, g Always travel in the appropriate direction. Walk left, ride right. you must gain their respect by obeying traffic laws. g Respect the trails and the private property that borders them. Carry out anything carried in. Please use trash receptacles where provided. g Obey all posted rules and regulations.

Additional information on traffic laws regarding bicyclists and pedestrians are available from the NYS Governor's Traffic Safety Committee: www.nysgtc.state.ny.us