TRAIL USE IN SHARE THE TRAIL - CODE OF CONDUCT FITTING A HELMET THE RIVER VALLEY R E GENERAL Control Your Dogs The Parkland Bylaw defines two types of trails: improved and 1. Place helmet on head, level from front to back. V NO YES I Keep Right Animals must be leashed except in the off-leash unimproved. In both cases, "trails" refers to an identifiable 2. The helmet must sit 1-2 finger widths (approximately 3 cm) R All users must keep right, except areas. Please restrain animals near other users path, track or public right-of-way intended for use by pedestrians, above the eyebrows. when passing or turning left. Move and wildlife on trails. Avoid cycling with a dog. cyclists, skaters and other non-vehicular modes. 3. Make sure the helmet fits snugly. Add or remove sizing You must clean up after your dog. off the trail to the right when pads if necessary. The helmet should not move when stopping. Improved trails have a width of at least 1.5 m and an improved you shake your head. 137 AVE surface such as pavement or granular material. There are 160 km 4. Adjust the straps to form a "V" just below and in front of of improved trails. the earlobes. Stay Alert CYCLISTS 5. Do up the chin strap. Control speed based on activity, 1294m Stop Be Courteous - Signal Others Unimproved trails have a width of at least 0.5 m and a natural surface. 6. Adjust the chin strap so that only one finger fits between ability, terrain, visibility and traffic. Make contact with others pleasantly, no matter how There are 450 km of unimproved trails. the chin and the chin strap. N Use caution on blind corners, during N brief. Always make the first move to avoid conflicts. 7. Make sure the helmet can only be removed by undoing the A poor weather conditions, and on Inform others of your presence by ringing your bell. A Left Right Paths or tracks that are less than 0.5 m wide are not trails. These chin strap. 707m unfamiliar trails. W W narrow 'animal paths' are considered natural areas. Human access 8. Check helmet fit regularly, particularly for child cyclists. E E is not permitted to ensure they are not enlarged. H H TAT I C R B C C Be Visible Ride Appropriately E A S Certain trails may be closed to all activities if there is a safety concern, H 909m T Ensure your visibility, both Use caution on hills, under/over bridges and T to enable trail repair or to minimize risks to environmentally sensitive T A day and night. especially when trails are busy. Selecting the 1,621m A areas. Practice good trail stewardship and respect all trail closures. S K right location is safer and more enjoyable for all. 0 K 4 S S A The Parkland Bylaw requires people to remain off unimproved trails if A 829m S damage to parkland is reasonably likely. During rainy conditions, for S example, unimproved trails are susceptible to damage when individuals HOOKE Yield Observe go off the trail to avoid a puddle, eroding surrounding areas. Always RD V Honour and respect all trail closure signs, seasonal exercise minimal impact on trails. I Yield to slower moving traffic: C and permanent. Observe all bylaws and regulations T 311m O cyclists to pedestrians, joggers to 296m 105m walkers. Ring your bell before concerning trails. PERSONAL SAFETY R I HERMITAGE PARK passing. Move off to the side of A the trail for less mobile users. HERMITAGE RD T R 1388m A YELLOWHEAD TRAIL 626m I MOUNTAIN BIKING IN Be sure to tell others or leave a note if you are FOR BIKE MONTH DETAILS L Share The Responsibility Be Aware cycling alone. VISIT: www.bikeology.ca The multi-use trails in the River Valley Check ahead and behind, left and right before THE RIVER VALLEY Be cautious of suspicious persons and of using H provide opportunities for all. Help crossing or merging with trails. Move completely teach each other proper trail etiquette; off trails when stopping so that no conflicts occur. secluded areas of the park. Stay alert - if a situation T Cloverbar lead by example. Remember, others doesn't seem right, get out fast and seek assistance! R The Parkland Bylaw was amended in 2005 to allow multiple Bridge will be judged by your actions. 193m uses on all trails. There are an additional 450 km of unimproved O You are not alone in the park, so have a plan of trails in the river valley for use by pedestrians, joggers and BeverlyN action ready in the event that you witness or Bridge mountain bikers. Yippee! 118 AVE Earphone Dangers IN LINE SKATERS experience criminal activity. Earphones are dangerous to both you Control As a guideline, you can ride on an unimproved trail if it is wider If you call for help using a cell phone or 2 50 ST and other trail users, particularly the Always skate under control. Do not endanger others. than your handlebars. Always remember that trails are shared 9 payphone, you will need to describe where you are S inability to hear others. 112 AVE 1478m Keep poles close to your body when passing. with other users. Yield to slower moving people and use T located, the assistance you require and other reasonable care when passing others. Cyclists are required to 1090m relevant information. 52 ST 976m TM/MD D 275m ring their bell before overtaking. BLV A D If you drive your car into the park, park in a A RUNDLE PARK STRATHCONA Cloverbar SCIENCE PARK 422m Foot Bridge well-lit spot and lock your valuables in the trunk. Foot Bridge 252m 1834m Capilano 2903 - 113 Ave. 385m 112 AVE ADA BLVD 392m 1585m 216m 802m 1638m 391m 820m 230m 325m 430m TM/MD 1295m 415m 82 ST Trail Impact Use The Gear 104 AVE 595m 110m 50 ST Avoid other user trail lines. For Wear a helmet, knee pads, elbow pads and wrist 1491m 380m 538m 1192m CAPILANO / 230m guards for your safety. 748m Capilano 50 ST PARK GOLDBAR PARK example, avoid walking on ski trails. Bridge 920m CITY CONTACTS TM/MD 367m Stay on trails and practice minimum 1600m 93m 270m impact. Do not cut or forge new PARK HOURS 240m 1725m HARDISTY DR Rundle Park Foot Bridge 1193m trails. 50 St & 109A Ave 400m 245m 2008m 10975 - 50 St. 745m 120m 429m 320m AVE The City of Edmonton publishes this map for cyclists to DAWSON PARK Weekday hours for bicycle travel on the 839m help them choose the best route according to their ability. Orderly Fashion Caution 5 a.m to 11 p.m. LRT have changed . For more information 478m The classifications indicated should be used as a guide Groups of users should not span Use the same guidelines for trail travel, passing and Police and Park Rangers require you to 10286 - 89 St. visit www.edmonton.ca/cycling and for 118m 106 AVE only. Prepare to make your own evaluation of the traffic more than half of the trail width so speed as cyclists. Be aware of proper skating and R leave all city parks by closing time. E more bikes on transit info, check out the 675m that others may pass. braking techniques before going on trails. It is illegal P 209m Dawson TM/MD on the street and suitability of the route chosen. S R D Bridge D to skate on city streets. Skating is permitted on other side of this map. A R J D Y N FOREST HEIGHTS K sidewalks, except Jasper Avenue and Whyte Avenue. A Z L 380m 1150m PARK T E W 780m R 40m O REMEMBER G R 95 ST 84 St. & 103 Ave. E IT'S THE LAW N Cyclists have the same rights and duties as a driver of Y GOVERNMENT 507m A HOUSE CAMERON AVE 230m a motor vehicle. Your bike is the smallest vehicle on the W LOUISE MCKINNEY L 572m L road. Because of this, motorists often have difficulty RIDING IN TRAFFIC STONY PLAIN RD PARK I Groat Rd & River Rd H 101 AVE OBEY TRAFFIC SIGNS AND SIGNALS seeing you. Your safety depends upon you. Make 124 ST N 320m 390m 559m O 448m 265m 84 ST 9529 Grierson Hill S Cloverdale 498m As a vehicle, you must obey all rules of the road. yourself visible and ride predictably. Always ride where 752m 1068m R 187m E 156m Foot Bridge 87m 175m 411m I 240m Cyclists have the same privileges and the same 355m VICTORIA PARK RD R 277m 255m motorists expect to see you. All the rules of the road 303m 212m 275m 118m 100 AVE G 604m 481m 490m ST 79 responsibilities as other vehicles. 149 ST L 116m Use Hand Signals Choose Best Way To Turn Left 330m 250m apply to the River Valley trails. L 98 AVE 207m 104m 198m 518m 59m I 283m 730m Low 70m Hand signals tell motorists your intentions. There are 2 ways to make a left turn: Level VICTORIA PARK H Bridge Emergency BLUFONE 89m 125m Signal as a matter of law, courtesy and self- 1) Shoulder check, signal, shoulder Groat ONE PERSON PER BIKE Bridge CLOVERDALE Y PARK 98 AVE M 129m protection. In some right-turn situations, an check, move into the left lane and turn. Service in CITY PARKLAND 109 ST Riding double is only permitted on a bicycle that is TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT A 447m L 419m James Direct access to emergency 911 system outstretched right arm is more visible to Left Right 2) Ride straight to the far crosswalk and L 9325 - 97 Ave.