[Adopted 4-6-2009]
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
The following portions of the Rails to Historic Trails system
constructed by the Town of Cheektowaga:
The portion of the trail which begins on the
east side of Union Road in front of 3035 Union Road and terminates
at the northerly terminus of Strawn Avenue in the Village of Sloan.
The portion of the trail which begins on the
south side of William Street and terminates at the westerly terminus
of Hurd Street at Medina Street.
A.
The bicycle trail shall be closed between the hours
of sunset and sunrise the following morning, and no person shall remain
on the bicycle trail during the hours when so closed.
B.
The bicycle trail will not be maintained (i.e. snow
and ice removal) during the winter months (generally from December
1 to March 31 in any given year).
All motorized vehicles, except wheelchairs,
emergency vehicles and Town-owned vehicles, shall be prohibited on
the bicycle trail.
Every person operating a bicycle, skateboard,
rollerblades and all other means of travel/conveyance shall not operate
same at a speed in excess of 15 miles per hour on the bicycle trail.
A.
Dogs shall be permitted on the bicycle trail provided
they are restrained/hand-controlled by leash (no longer than six feet
in length).
B.
No person walking or in charge of any dog on the bicycle
trail shall cause, suffer or allow such dog to soil, defecate on or
commit any nuisance on the bicycle trail, unless said person picks
up and properly disposes of the feces in an appropriate container.
The consumption of alcoholic beverages and the
carrying of glass containers on the bicycle trail shall be prohibited.
The provisions of this article shall be enforced
by the members of the Cheektowaga Police Department.
Any violation of the provisions of this article
shall be deemed to be an offense, and any person found guilty of such
violation shall be liable for a fine of not less than $50 nor more
than $500, and/or by imprisonment for not more than 15 days.
