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[quote=Anonymous]I stole this from Reddit, but I feel like it needs posting here as the weather gets nicer and more people are doing things outside.

[b]Cyclists:[/b]
- Slow down. Slow down even more. Mixed use trails are not for getting your best times.
- Don't "thread the needle" or try and go in between people in the lanes. Sorry you have to slow down and wait, but it's not all about you and your ride.
- Give plenty of space when passing people. The entire other lane should be completely free if you are about to pass, and thus there should be plenty of space.

[b]Pedestrians:[/b]
- If passing someone (as runner passing a walker, for example), LOOK BEHIND YOU first, to make sure someone isn't coming up behind you.

[b]Dog Walkers[/b]
- Walk your dog on the right, so you are always a buffer. If you have two dogs, they should both be on your right - NOT a leash in each hand on either side of you.
- Don't use retractable leashes. They are pointless. Use as short, fixed, firm leash.

[b]Everyone[/b]
- Stay in the right lane. Don't go on the left because it's more shady, or you're avoiding a sprinkler, walking 6 feet apart, or whatever. You should only enter the left 50% of the path if you are passing someone (and it is clear to do so)
- If you're biking/walking with others, your entire body should be completely inside the right lane the entire time. Not just your feet or wheel - but your arms, elbows, equipment, etc.
- Pick up your shit. Dog shit, masks, pouches, granola wrappers, etc. Stop dropping shit.
- Think of trail navigation like driving. But I suppose those of you who are clueless/dangerous/rude on paths, are also similarly clueless/dangerous/rude on roadways.

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I'd add:
-don't walk/run/bike like a wall. I've seen some groups do this and it's annoying (and unsafe). Don't take up more than half of the path!
-don't just stop in the middle of the path! If your dogs want to "say hello," PULL OVER. If you need to write something on your phone, stop and step off to the side!

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