Trailism

Safety

Safety

Trail safety concerns:

  1. open lines of sight to eliminate user conflict
  2. sunburn
  3. heatstroke
  4. getting lost
  5. venomous snakes
  6. poisonous plants
  7. ticks, and mosquitoes
  8. tripping hazards
  9. exposure/cliffs
  10. lightning
  11. hypothermia and altitude sickness…thank goodness these are not problems we face in Oceanside!

Some Cases Against Bike Paths, or how/where not to put them: link

If you leave the trail for the street:

Class I โ€“ off-street paved bike paths Class II โ€“ on-street striped and signed bicycle lanes Class III โ€“ on-street shared-lane signed bicycle routes
ย Off-street paths are facilities on a separate right-of-way from roadways, and are usually shared by bicyclists and pedestrians. Shared paths are recreational facilities and should not be used as high-speed bikeways, as the safety of the other non-motorized users must be considered. ย Bicycle lanes are on-street facilities that use painted stripes and stencils to delineate the right of way assigned to bicyclists and motorists, and to provide for more predictable movements by each. ย Bicycle routes are signed on-street facilities that accommodate vehicles and bicycles in the same travel lane. Bicycles are permitted on most roadways; however, for safety purposes, signed bicycle routes are often found on streets with lower speeds and traffic volumes.

Bike Lanes and Paths: A Primer

cycle_trackPHYSICALLY PROTECTED PATH OR ‘CYCLE-TRACK’ (Class 1)
  • Street Layout: Sidewalk – Bike Lane – Painted Buffer – Parked Cars – Vehicle Lane
  • Where You’ll Find One:
  • On the Oceanside Bike Map:
ย two_wayBI-DIRECTIONAL PROTECTED PATH (Class 1)
  • Street Layout: Sidewalk – Bi-Directional Bike Lane – Painted Buffer – Parked Cars – Vehicle Lane
  • Where You’ll Find One:
  • On the Oceanside Bike Map:
ย buffered_laneBUFFERED BIKE LANE (Class 2)
  • Street Layout: Sidewalk – Parked Cars – Bike Lane – Painted Buffer – Vehicle Lane
  • Where You’ll Find One:
  • On the Oceansideย  Bike Map:
standard_laneSTANDARD PAINTED BIKE LANE (Class 2)
  • Street Layout: Sidewalk – Parked Cars – Bike Lane – Vehicle Lane or Sidewalk – Green Bike Lane – Vehicle Lane
  • Where You’ll Find One:
  • On the Oceanside Bike Map:
ย sharrowsSHARED LANE OR ‘SHARROWS’ (Class 3)
  • Street Layout: Vehicle Lane with Bicycle Markings on Pavement to Indicate Shared Space
  • Where You’ll Find One:
  • On the Oceanside Bike Map:
routeSIGNED ROUTE (Class 3)
  • Street Layout: Bicycle Signs Marking Designated Bike Route
  • Where You’ll Find One:
  • On the Oceanside Bike Map:
“GREENWAY” PATH
  • Greenways are shared bicycle and pedestrian paths, almost always separated from motor vehicle traffic. Greenways are one part linear park and another part car-free riding paradise. They can be a great way to get the hang of city cycling.
  • Where You’ll Find One: Along San Luis Rey
  • On the Oceanside Bike Map: Solid Red Lines

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