Permitted Uses
| |
Walking, running, roller-blading, and bicycling including electric
bicycles and bicycle trailers.
|
| |
The MCT Trails are accessible to persons in wheelchairs, including
motorized wheelchairs.
|
| |
Leashed pets are permitted but leashes must be less than six feet
long. Failure to clean up after your pet will result in revocation of this privilege for all.
|
Trail Courtesy
| |
Bicyclists and other wheeled users should yield to pedestrians.
|
| |
Stay to the right except when passing.
|
| |
Always look ahead and behind before passing.
|
| |
Pass slower traffic on the left; announce passing.
|
| |
Move to the edge of the trail when stopped to allow others to pass.
|
| |
Yield when entering and crossing the trail.
|
| |
Use lights and reflectors at dawn or dusk, or when visibility is poor.
|
| |
Stay on paved surface or designated rest-parking areas.
|
| |
Bikeway users who are not on bicycles shall not attach themselves
to bicycles for the purpose of being towed.
|
| |
Always use proper safety equipment.
|
Prohibited Uses and Activities
(Madison County Ordinance #2002 - 009, $500.00 fine)
| |
No unauthorized motor vehicles or all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
allowed on the bikeway at any time.
|
| |
No horses or horseback riding allowed.
|
| |
No hunting allowed.
|
| |
No alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, fireworks of any kind or
firearms allowed.
|
| |
No dumping of any kind including: grass clippings, branches
or yard waste.
|
| |
No unauthorized marking permitted for any reason.
|
The Madison County States Attorney will vigorously prosecute violators.
Speed Limit
Maximum allowable speed under appropriate conditions is 20 miles per hour. When using the MCT Trails please
travel at a reasonable speed in a consistent and predictable manner.
Reward
Madison County Transit offers a $1,000.00 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of
anyone vandalizing or dumping on the MCT Trails. To report violators, please call (618) 874-7433,
email us, or
submit the on-line form.
