Rules of the Road for NYC's Car-Free Spaces

I pledge to protect all of the many users of New York City's park drives and greenways. I respect the diverse array of walkers, runners, rollerbladers, parents with children and cyclists who share these spaces. I am privileged to have access to some of the finest parks and greenways in the world and I will do my part to make them safe and comfortable for everyone.

Therefore I will:

• Respect the rights of all others to use the park drives and greenways.
• Yield to more vulnerable park users, allowing them to cross in front of me without fear of my speed and mass.
• Maintain a speed that is safe for the prevailing conditions, especially taking into account the volume of other users on the drive.
• Be mindful that I am an ambassador for all cyclists, and never shout at other park users to get out of my way.
• Ride in a manner that does not endanger anyone, including other cyclists. For example, when passing others I will allow a reasonable space between us.
• Acknowledge and accept that the safety of all park visitors takes precedence over my getting the perfect workout.