[Editorial note: this is the first installment in a one-part series called “Rail Trail Satire”]
The Sudbury Rail Trails Advisory Committee (RTAC) discussed trail etiquette during their January 8 meeting. As usage of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail has surged in Sudbury, it appears there has been some confusion about etiquette. Signs with trail rules have not been posted yet, as the trail is technically still under construction and not open to the public. That being said, we thought it would be helpful to provide readers with some etiquette tips to assist them in trespassing respectfully. Without further adieu, here are Sudbury Weekly’s trail etiquette tips.
Travel on the right, pass on the left.
This is perhaps the most difficult rule to follow. What is right? And what is left? Are we just supposed to believe “experts” who know what’s right and what’s left? Either way – Glenn Pransky of the RTAC indicated that it’s one of the rules that will be posted…..