[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Canton
as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 9-24-1997 by L.L. No. 1-1997]
A.
The Canton Trail is intended for the use of the general
public engaged in such recreational activities as walking, jogging, bicycling,
skating, skiing and sightseeing.
B.
The provisions set forth in this article are intended
to promote the safety and enjoyment of the general public engaged in the recreational
use of the Canton Trail.
The Canton Trail shall be open to members of the general public each
day according to such schedule as may be established from time to time by
resolution of the Canton Village Board of Trustees. The schedule, and any
revisions thereto, shall be maintained in the office of the Canton Village
Clerk.
For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall control:
Every two- or three-wheeled device upon which a person or persons
may ride, propelled by human power through a belt, a chain or gears, with
such wheels in a tandem or tricycle.
Any device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may
be transported or drawn. This definition shall include, without limitation,
bicycles, wheelchairs, roller skates, in-line skates and skateboards.
Any manual or electrically driven mobility assistance device, scooter,
tricycle or similar device used by a person with a disability as a substitute
for walking (an "electrically driven mobility assistance device" means any
wheeled, electronically powered device designed to enable a person with a
disability to move from place to place).
B.
Except as otherwise expressly permitted by the terms
of this article, no motorized vehicle shall be operated by any person or persons
upon the Canton Trail. Notwithstanding the foregoing, there shall be allowed
access to motorized vehicles for the provision of emergency fire, health and
safety or medical service, as necessary, as well as for the maintenance of
the trail.
C.
There shall be allowed no racing on the Canton Trail,
unless specifically authorized by the Village Board of Trustees, upon application
made by the group or persons organizing/sponsoring the race, and upon such
terms or conditions as the Board of Trustees may specify.
D.
Traffic on the Canton Trail shall proceed in a two-way
manner, with each directional flow of traffic to keep to the right side of
the Canton Trail.
E.
Users of the Canton Trail shall conduct their use so
as not to interfere or restrict the legitimate or safe use of the Canton Trail
by others. Users of the Canton Trail shall follow any posted directions for
use which are established by the Village Board of Trustees.
A.
Except as otherwise specifically set forth in this article,
use or operation of any permitted vehicle upon the Canton Trail shall be in
accord with the provisions of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.
The New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, as presently stated and as hereafter
amended from time to time, is incorporated by reference herein. Without limitation,
this provision is intended to require conformity with the New York State Vehicle
and Traffic Law rules and regulations dealing with the wearing of protective
helmets by the riders, users and operators of bicycles and in-line skates.
B.
Except as otherwise specifically set forth in this article, use or operation of a bicycle upon the Canton Trail shall be in accord with the rules of Chapter 105 of the Village of Canton Code.
C.
Notwithstanding the foregoing subsection or § 105-3 of the Village Code, a person may ride or operate a vehicle, otherwise permitted by this article, along the Canton Trail, even though the Canton Trail may be used by a pedestrian. However, no person shall ride or operate any vehicle upon any section of the Canton Trail specifically reserved for pedestrian traffic only.
