[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council
of the Township of Monroe as indicated in article histories. Other
amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Parks and playgrounds — See Ch. 226.
[Adopted 2-16-1977 by Ord. No. O-9-77
(appeared as Ch. 11 of the 1967 Code)]
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
A two-wheeled device upon which a person is or may be transported
and that is propelled solely by human power.
A way other than a roadway or sidewalk that is designated as a bicycle path by § 100-2 hereof.
The use, putting into action or causing to function of a
bicycle or tricycle by a person mounted thereon or having custody
thereof.
A three-wheeled device upon which a person is or may be transported
and that is propelled solely by human power.
[Amended 9-25-2001 by Ord. No. O-28-2001; 4-28-2009 by Ord. No. O:11-2009]
There is hereby established within the township
a bicycle path, which path is described as follows: an eight-foot-wide
bituminous concrete surface running along the previous railroad right-of-way
from Blue Bell Road to the Monroe Township line (Glassboro), a distance
of approximately five miles, as shown on Plans of Monroe Township,
Gloucester County Bikeway System, filed with the State Department
of Transportation and the Township Clerk.
A.
Every person operating any permitted vehicle upon
the bicycle path shall operate said vehicle at a safe speed and with
due regard for the safety of the rider and of other persons and property.
B.
Every person operating a permitted vehicle upon the
bicycle path shall ride as near to the right side of the bicycle path
as practicable, exercising due care when passing a stationary object
or person or one proceeding in the same direction.
C.
Every person operating a permitted vehicle upon the
bicycle path shall give reasonable warning by an audible signal before
passing a stationary person or a person proceeding in the same direction.
D.
Every person operating a permitted vehicle upon the
bicycle path shall remain at a safe distance behind any other permitted
vehicle being operated upon said path and shall not follow too closely.
[Amended 9-25-2001 by Ord. No. O-28-2001]
It shall be unlawful for any person, entity,
firm or corporation using the municipal bicycle path to either perform
or permit to be performed any of the following acts:
A.
No person shall use or operate upon the bicycle path
any bicycle or vehicle which is or may be driven by motor, including
but not necessarily limited to two-wheeled motor vehicles known as
minibicycles, trail bicycles, motor scooters or "motorized bicycles"
as defined in Chapter 250 of the Laws of 1975.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 39:1-1.
B.
No person shall cast, throw or deposit in any manner
on or about the bicycle path any kind of dirt, rubbish, waste article,
thing or substance whatsoever, whether solid or liquid.
C.
Willfully mark, deface, displace or remove any building,
bridges, tables, benches, railings, paving or paving material, waterlines
or other public utilities or parts or appurtenances thereof, signs,
notices or placards, whether temporary or permanent, monuments, stakes,
posts or other boundary markers or other structures or equipment,
facilities or municipal bicycle path property or appurtenances whatsoever,
either real or personal.
D.
Throw, discharge or otherwise place or cause to be
placed in the waters of any fountain, pond, lake, stream, bay or other
body of water in or adjacent to the bicycle path or any tributary,
stream, storm sewer, or drain flowing into such waters any substance,
matter or thing, liquid or solid, which will or may result in the
pollution and/or littering of said waterways.
E.
Bring in or dump, deposit or leave any bottles, broken
glass, ashes, paper, boxes, cans, dirt, rubbish, waster, garbage or
refuse or other trash. No such refuse or trash shall be placed in
any waters in or contiguous to the municipal bicycle path, or shall
be left anywhere on the grounds thereof, but shall be placed in the
proper receptacles where these are provided. Where receptacles are
not so provided, all such rubbish or waste shall be carried away from
the park or playground by the person responsible for its presence
and properly disposed of elsewhere.
F.
Damage, cut, carve, transplant or remove any tree
or plant or injure the bark or pick the flowers or seeds of any tree
or plant; nor shall anyone attach any rope, wire, or other contrivance
to any tree or plant. A person shall not dig in or otherwise disturb
grass areas or in any other way injure or impair the natural beauty
or usefulness of any area.
G.
As to wild animals, no one shall hunt, molest, harm,
frighten, kill, trap, chase, tease, shoot or throw stones or any missiles
at or give or offer any poisonous foods to any animal, reptile, bird
or the eggs of same.
H.
Bring in or upon, have brought in or upon or cause
to be brought in or upon the bicycle path or the grounds thereof any
alcoholic beverage or illegal drugs, nor sell, purchase, consume,
drink any alcoholic beverage or illegal drugs at any time in the park.
I.
Bring in or cause to be brought in or have in his
or her possession or set off or otherwise cause to be exploded, discharged
or burned any firecracker, torpedo, rocket or other fireworks or explosive
or flammable material or discharge them or throw them into any area
of the bicycle path upon the land adjacent thereto. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, the bicycle path or facilities thereon may be used
for a scheduled fireworks program under the sole direction of the
Monroe Township Department of Community Affairs.
J.
Build or attempt to build a fire except in a fireplace
designated and constructed for such purposes and under such regulations
as may be adopted from time to time by the Township Council or Division
of Parks and Recreation. No person shall drop, throw, or otherwise
scatter lighted matches, burning cigars or cigarettes, tobacco, or
any other flammable material within the bicycle path.
K.
Engage in any disorderly conduct or behavior tending
to cause a breach of the public peace. No person shall disturb or
otherwise interfere with any other person or group of persons occupying
any area or engaging in any organized activity.
L.
Sell or offer for sale any object or merchandise or
any other thing within the parks or playgrounds or place any other
equipment or apparatus within the parks or playgrounds, except by
permit or as may be permitted by the rules and regulations, in accordance
with the requirements set forth in this Code.
M.
Remove or open permanent or temporary barriers, signs,
directionals, gates or fences.
N.
Picnic or lunch in a place other than those designated
for that purpose.
O.
Endanger the safety of any person by any conduct or
act.
P.
Prevent any person from using the bicycle path or
any of its facilities or interfere with such use in compliance with
this chapter and the rules applicable to such use.
Q.
Fail to obey, nor shall any person interfere with,
an officer in the proper performance of his duties.
R.
Leave bicycles, except in designated areas.
S.
Ride a horse, except in areas designated for such
use.
T.
Gamble.
U.
Sleep on park benches.
V.
Solicit alms or contributions, except with written
permission of the Mayor.
W.
Carry firearms or other weapons.
X.
Bring any concession trucks or otherwise sell any
food or beverage in bicycle path areas.
[Added 9-25-2001 by Ord. No. O-28-2001]
It shall be unlawful for any person to be in
or upon any of the municipal bicycle paths of Monroe Township after
one hour following sunset until sunrise, unless prior written approval
is obtained from the Division of Parks and Recreation. In the event
that any portion is lighted for nighttime use, hours of use shall
be extended to 11:00 p.m.
Emergency vehicles, including but not limited
to police and ambulance and other emergency vehicles, shall not be
prohibited from traveling on said bicycle path.
[Amended 7-2-1980 by Ord. No. O-6-80; amended 5-21-1986 by Ord. No. O-15A-86]
Any person who violates or fails to comply with
any of the provisions of this article shall, upon conviction thereof,
be punished by the payment of a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment
for not more than 90 days, or both.
