Our Trail Etiquette Campaign

One of the key goals for the Michigan Air Line Trail is to have a well-informed base of trail users that enjoy the trail in a courteous and mindful manner.

That means being safe, alerting others when you will pass them, and generally practicing good trail behavior that keeps users of all ages and abilities coming back to enjoy the Air Line over and over again.

You may see the following Trail-Wise tips out on the trail as reminders; please keep them in mind as you ride, walk, skate or run.

Click below on an individual tip for additional information & discussion. You can also click the green button for a downloadable PDF with all the tips.

Thanks!

Download Trail Etiquette PDF

TIP 1: Yield

On just about all multi-use trails like the Air Line, it is important to yield to slower traffic. That means bikes yield to rollerbladers, blades yield to runners, and runners yield to walkers or those perhaps in wheelchairs or using mobility assistance devices. A good rule of thumb to remember is "Wheels Yield to Heels."

TIP 2: e-Bikes

Using an e-bike on a multi-use trail brings along an additional new set of responsibilities. To operate an e-bike safely, one must watch their speed, be extra mindful of slower traffic and keep abreast of other trail rules. For these and other reasons, only Class-1 e-bikes are permitted on the Air Line, and all e-motos (electric motorbikes) are expressly prohibited.

Additional Resource: follow the link below to the League of Michigan Bicyclists page about e-bikes.