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It’s that time of year when the weather starts getting nice and residents are getting out visiting the parks more. Please be sure to know and follow all park rules and Township Ordinances. To highlight some: No alcohol in any parks properties or facilities, all animals must be leashed and you must pick-up after your pet. Picking up after your pet includes proper disposal of the waste, leaving the bag along the trail or in the park is not proper disposal. Please take the waste to the nearest trash receptacle. These rules and ordinances exist to provide a safe and pleasurable experience to our park users. We hope you enjoy your visit. www.peterstownship.com 724.941.4180 TRAIL RULES • No motorized vehicles except for use by individual with mobility disabilities • Wheelchairs as defined by the Department of Justice are permitted • No wider than 36” • Cannot travel faster than 15 mph under its own power on a level surface • Other power driven mobility devices powered by internal combustion engines may NOT be used • Please keep a clean area- - Pack out trash • Slower users use right side of path • Watch speed- - especially at entrance/exit points • Animals must be leashed; horses prohibited • Clean up after your pet • Enter/exit the trail at designated access areas • All must yield to maintenance or emergency vehicles • The trail is open daily from dawn until sunset • Alcohol is prohibited The Peters Township Arrowhead Trail and Montour Trail offers 7.8 miles of paved and unpaved trails for a wide diversity of users. Because there are many benefits that the trail offers to its users, it has become more widely visited. We would like to encourage everyone to become familiar with and follow the trail rules and etiquette to ensure a safe and enjoyable time for all. P E TE RS TOWN SHI P NE WS ARROWHEAD TRAIL AND MONTOUR TRAIL Peters Township PETERS TOWNSHIP TRAIL ETIQUETTE • Be friendly and courteous to others • Watch out for other trail users • Respect the rights of the property owners • Give audible warning when passing other trail users • Ride at a safe, controllable speed • Travel in a consistent, predictable manner • Check behind you before you change position on the trail • Slow down and form a single file line in congested areas or other hazardous conditions • Observe trail rules and signs • Report illegal activities to the Police Department • Do not disturb plants or animals • Helmets and safety equipment are recommended • Use caution when using headphone; you may not be able to hear people trying to warn you Peters Township | April/May 2014 | icmags.com 13