Heads up for those at Cherokee Park
As many of you know, the Scenic Loop around Cherokee Park has been car-free for a while, but there has been a significant increase in pedestrian and cycling traffic. Due to this, Olmsted Parks has put up signs and cones in a few areas on the loop to help separate cyclists and pedestrians assisting with the flow of traffic. Here are a few other tips from Louisville Olmstead Parks Conservancy regarding the Loop. As always, please watch your speeds while on the road and keep an eye out for pedestrians.
If you’re a cyclist using Scenic Loop, here’s how you can keep yourself and others safe:
- Keep Right
Stick to the far right side of the vehicle lane, and try to ride the same way around the loop as regular car traffic (counter-clockwise).
- Use Bells
Use bells to notify pedestrians when approaching/passing. Remember- lots of people are out with earbuds in and won’t hear you coming.
- Obey the Speed Limit
Do not exceed the speed limit—it applies to vehicles and cyclists.
- 6ft Apart
And as always, it’s important to stay smart, 6 feet apart.
