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Concord park officer urges trail users to share greenways safely
Summary
Officer Johnson of the Concord Police Department gave a brief safety announcement urging trail users to stay right, yield where required, leash pets, avoid motorized vehicles and note park hours and 911 mile markers on greenways.
Officer Johnson, a park officer with the Concord Police Department, gave a safety briefing for Concord parks and greenways, urging trail users to give each other room and follow rules intended to reduce collisions and injuries.
"As you're walking through the greenways, make sure you stay to the right side of the trail, and bikers, as you're trying to pass, make sure you announce yourself and let the person know which side you're planning to pass on," Officer Johnson said.
The officer said pedestrians generally have the right of way on the greenway system, with one exception: "At Brown Mill Bike Trail, bikers take precedence over the walkers," and walkers should orient to allow passing. Officer Johnson also stated, "Motorized vehicles are not permitted on the greenways, and pets must be leashed at all times." He reminded visitors that park hours run "from dawn until dusk."
Officer Johnson warned that loud audio can make users less aware of their surroundings and increase risk, and asked parents and other adults to be vigilant around playgrounds because children can move unpredictably. He also noted the presence of "911 mile markers" to identify locations in the parks if users need to call emergency services.
The remarks were a short public-safety announcement and did not record any formal actions or policy changes by the city.
