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Supp. No. 9
ARTICLE V.
AUTHORIZED MODES OF TRANSPORTATION
ON SIDEWALKS AND GREENWAYS
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State Law References:
Operation of bicycles, G.S. 20-171.1 et seq.
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Sec. 58-121. Purpose.
The purpose of this ordinance is to protect the health, safety and well-being of the
citizens of the Town of Morrisville by regulating the safe use of Town sidewalks and greenways.
(Ord. No. 2007-030, 09.24.2007)
Sec. 58 – 122. Definitions
(A)
Access Points
. Designated areas and passageways that allow the public to reach a trail
from adjacent streets or community facilities.
(B)
Access Trail.
Any trail that connects the main trail to a town, road, or another trail
system.
(C)
Accessible.
A term used to describe a site, building, facility, or trail that complies with
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines and can be
approached, entered, and used by people with disabilities.
(D)
Accessible Route
. A continuous, unobstructed path connecting all accessible elements and
spaces of a facility or building that meets the requirements of ADAAG.
(E)
At-Grade Crossing.
A trail crossing and a roadway on the same elevation. Ideally, a safe
at-grade crossing has either light automobile traffic or a traffic signal that can be
activated by trail users.
(F)
Authorized Vehicle.
Any of the following vehicles which also meets the general
provisions of this ordinance.
1.
Human-Powered
a)
Bicycle.
A vehicle with two or more wheels designed to transport, by the act of
pedaling, one or more persons seated on the one or more saddle seats on its frame
or on trailer.
b)
Mountain Bike
. A sturdy bicycle distinguished by horizontal handlebars, heavy-
duty brakes, wide tires, and low gearing often used for off-road cycling designed
for trail riding and used for both recreational and competitive bicycling.
c)
Roller Skates
.
A shoe or boot with two or four wheels or casters attached to its
sole for skating on hard surfaces.
d)
Rollerblades
. A shoe with rollers fixed in a line to the sole.