Experts Remind Everyone to Share the Trails
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Channel: KUTV 2 News Salt Lake City · 2014 · News & Politics
(KUTV) - Utah has an amazing backyard and health experts want everyone to get out and safely take advantage of our local parks and trails. And safety, they say, start with you. "I think one of the things we want to do is remind bikers that pedestrians have the right of way." Tres Ferrin is a physical therapist at McKay-Dee Hospital. He says walkers, joggers, hikers and cyclists all need to share the trails. "If you encounter a pedestrian, make sure you give them the opportunity to get out of the way and let them through. Whatever it takes to keep them safe." If you are walking or jogging with your pet, be sure to keep them on a leash, especially if you are sharing the trail with cyclists. "There have been a number of times when I've encountered a dog when I wasn't expecting it going around a blind corner," said Ferrin. "Dogs and cyclists don't mix." Tres says you should carry a cell phone with you while you are out on the trails. However, if your phone becomes a distraction, someone could get hurt. The best advice is to simply turn your phone off. (Copyright 2014 Sinclair Broadcast Group)
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