Canyon Road Multiuse Path
In the summer of 2008, the Village of Lake Delton completed construction of the Canyon Road Multi-Use Path, providing new opportunities for bicyclists, joggers and pedestrians to enjoy the amenities and recreational opportunities of the area.
The 1.36 mile path, which is accessible to people in wheelchairs, runs along Lake Delton on the south side of Canyon road between East Adams Street to County Road A.
Rules of the Path to insure your safety and safety of others:
· The multi-use recreational path is for bikers, runners, inline skaters, dog walkers and strollers walking two, three and sometimes four abreast.
· Since cyclists are the fastest moving, they can easily injure others. Simultaneously, they are also easily vulnerable to the lack of consideration of other path users.
· Basic core rules of path use:
1. All users should travel in the right hand lane.
2. Pass on the left.
3. Announce your passing to other path users
4. Look both ways before crossing streets and driveways
5. Move off the path when stopping.
6. Travel at speeds which are safe and appropriate.
7. Pay attention to other path users.
Additional Bike Rules:
· And please be smart – wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Your kids may be required by law to wear a helmet, and you should be required by good common sense to wear one as well. Even at slow speeds, a fall of 3 or 4 feet to the concrete path can cause serious injury.
- If you ride on a roadway, stay in single file on the far right side of the road and ride with the traffic.
- Observe traffic laws and signs (i.e., stop and yield as you would in a car); use hand signals.
- When approaching walkers or runners from behind, make sure they know you're coming. Announce your presence by ringing a bell or saying "on your left". Pass on the left.
- When approaching driveways look both ways to make sure it is clear and announce your presence by ringing bell or stop if a car is leaving the driveway.
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