New Share the Trails Signs Go Up

TYLER — The City of Tyler Parks and Recreation Department installs new signage along the Rose Rudman and South Tyler Trail system. It will instruct bikers and walkers on how best to share the trail. The signs ask bike riders to yield to pedestrians, as well as to verbally signal “rider up” when approaching pedestrians.

“We want all citizens to enjoy the use of the trails whether they are on a bicycle or walking and running,” said Stephanie Rollings, director of parks and recreation. “Trail usage has been increasing over the years with the new trail extension added to Grande Boulevard; because usage has increased, the need to address safety on the trails has become more prevalent.”

In addition to safety instructions, the new signs also display the Parks and Recreation’s web address, http://www.tylerparksandrec.com to remind users they can visit the website to get information on anything related to recreation: park locations, pavilion rental, trail maps, and programming.