(A) Multiuse paths are for the exclusive use of pedestrians, human-powered vehicles or devices, class 1 and 2 electric bicycles and electric scooters.
(B) A user who is operating a class 1 or 2 electric bicycle, an electric scooter, or a human-powered device or vehicle upon a multiuse path shall yield the right of way to any pedestrian. A user operating a bicycle shall yield to skaters and pedestrians, and skaters shall yield to pedestrians.
(C) All users of multiuse paths shall:
(1) Travel at a rate of speed which is reasonable and prudent under the conditions at the point of operation, taking into account the amount and character of pedestrian traffic, grade and width of path, and condition of surface. In every event, the user shall control speed as may be necessary to avoid colliding with other users.
(2) Obey all instructions of any traffic control device, warning sign, or pavement marking applicable to use of the multiuse path, unless otherwise directed by a peace officer, police aide or other person vested with the authority to direct traffic on public highways, including without limitation: speed limit, stop, yield, caution, warning and dismount signs.
(3) Exercise due care and caution to avoid colliding with any other users.
(4) Refrain from entering any portion of the multiuse path when it is flooded or contains standing water.
(5) Travel in a consistent and predictable manner.
(6) Travel as near to the right side of the path as is safe, except as may be appropriate while preparing to make or making turning movements, or while overtaking or passing another user traveling in the same direction.
(7) Occupy only the right half of the multiuse path, measured from the right side, so as not to impede the nonnal and reasonable movement of other path users.
(8) Pass other users on the left and only when it can be done safely, returning to the right only when safely clear of the user being passed.
(9) Give an audible warning signal (e.g. voice, bell, or mechanical or electrical signaling device), in sufficient time to allow response, before passing any user.
(10) Remove themselves and any equipment at least three feet off the pathway when stopping, standing, or parking.
(Ord. O2021-005, passed 2-17-21)