AN ORDINANCE
NO.
An Ordinance establishing the rules for the Rails-to-Trails pedestrian and
biking Trail; and for other purposes.
THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY ORDAINS:
Chapter 4 of the Columbus Code is hereby amended by adding the following
Section 4-2.2. Rails-to-Trails Rules:
That the Rails-to-Trails pedestrian and biking Trail rules are hereby
established. The Trail rules, which shall be referred to as Trail Etiquette are
as follows:
(a) Yield to Pedestrians.
Pedestrians shall have the right-of-way.
(b) Trail Stops at All Public Streets.
All Trail users are required to stop at all public streets.
(c) Keep Right, Pass on the Left.
The trail is like a roadway. Warn trail users as you approach from behind by
announcing yourself by saying ?On Your Left?. If you stop, get off the trail.
(d) Certain Vehicles Prohibited.
The Trail is designed for walking, running, and jogging. Bicycles,
Skateboards, roller-skates, and roller blades shall be permitted when used in a
safe and controlled manner. No electric vehicles with more than two wheels
shall be allowed, except for the physically disabled. No gasoline-powered
vehicles shall be allowed, except for City authorized vehicles and Emergency
Service vehicles.
(e) Trail Speed Limit--10 MPH.
The trail speed limit of 10 miles per hour shall not be exceeded. Exceptions
may be declared by Parks and Recreation for special trail events.
(f) Keep animals under control.
All pets shall be on a short leash and under the control of the owner. Owners
shall clean up after their animals. No horses are allowed on the trail.
(g) Trail is Closed from Dusk to Dawn.
The trail shall not be used at night and shall be closed from dusk until dawn
as established by the National Weather Service.
(h) No Intoxicants Allowed on the Trail.
No alcoholic beverages or other intoxicants shall be permitted on the trail.
(i) Report any Problems.
In the case of an emergency, dial 911. Report maintenance problems by dialing
311.
(j) It is Unlawful to Litter.
Keep the trail clean and deposit trash in containers along the trail.
Littering shall be unlawful.
(k) All users of trails owned by the consolidated government of Columbus,
Georgia assume the risk of bodily injury and shall follow the above-specified
rules at all times.
(l) Persons violating these rules shall be punished as provided in Section 1-8
of the Columbus Code.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia held on the
8th day of December, 2009; introduced a second time at a regular meeting of
said Council held on the day of _______________, 2009 and adopted at said
meeting by the affirmative vote of members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting _______
Councilor Anthony voting _______
Councilor Baker voting _______
Councilor Barnes voting _______
Councilor Davis voting _______
Councilor Henderson voting _______
Councilor Hunter voting _______
Councilor McDaniel voting _______
Councilor Pugh voting _______
Councilor Woodson voting _______
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TINY B. WASHINGTON, CLERK JIM WETHERINGTON, MAYOR
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