Why We Need Signage Along the People Trail

Sign near the entrance of the Pauline Crump Nature Preserve hidden by brush.

Golf cart on People Trail near Everroad Park.

I love our city's People Trail. You'll find my wife and I walking with our dog often. It's a good chance to see nature, run into neighbors and keep in good shape.  

I also love that our city takes great pride in building and maintaining our trail system.  On the city website there's a reviewer quoted:

The trails make walking, biking, running, skating, safe for those that use the trail. 

​Over the past few years, I've noticed an increase in the number of golf carts, mopeds, motorized recreation scooters and electric bicycles on the trail. We've been caught off-guard from behind, had to pull our dog to safety and have even had to step off the trail to make room for these motorized vehicles.  

As a trail designed for pedestrians, bicycles and anything people-powered, I think it's important we keep safety a priority. Friendly reminders in the way of signs would go a long way in keeping our trails safe.

(Note: Motorized wheelchairs and mobility scooters should obviously be allowed.)

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