The Middleton Rail Trail Rules & Safety
GENERAL TRAIL RULES
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Open dawn to dusk
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Be courteous to other trail users
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Stop at ALL stop signs
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Bicyclists should wear safety helmets. State law requires children 16 and younger to wear a helmet while biking.
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Keep to the right; pass on the left
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Use an audible signal when passing
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15 mph speed limit
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Look before passing
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Bicyclists yield to pedestrians
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Travel at a safe speed
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Keep pets on a short leash, remove droppings
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When stopping do not block the trail
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Obey all traffic control signs and signals
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No littering — carry in, carry out
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alcoholic beverages prohibited
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Respect property adjacent to the trail
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No motorized vehicles on the trail except electric wheelchairs
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In case of emergency, dial 911.


COVID-19 RULES:
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Practice social distancing! Stay to the right of the trail and remain at least 6 feet apart from other people.
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As per the Massachusetts Governor's COVID-19 Order #55 issued November 2, 2020, persons are required to wear face-coverings in all indoor and outdoor public places.
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For additional information, please refer to State of Massachusetts Covid-19 guidelines: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-updates-and-information