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Shared-use path
Pathway for pedestrians and cyclists / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A shared-use path, mixed-use path or multi-use pathway[1] is a path which is "designed to accommodate the movement of pedestrians and cyclists".[2] Examples of shared-use paths include sidewalks designated as shared-use, bridleways and rail trails. A shared-use path typically has a surface that is asphalt, concrete or firmly packed crushed aggregate. Shared-use paths differ from cycle tracks and cycle paths in that shared-use paths are designed to include pedestrians even if the primary anticipated users are cyclists.
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The path may also permit other users such as inline skating. Contrastingly, motorcycles and mopeds are normally prohibited.[citation needed][where?] Shared-use paths sometimes provide different lanes for users who travel at different speeds to prevent conflicts between user groups on high-use trails.[3] Shared-use paths are criticised for creating conflict between different users. The UK's Department for Transport deprecates this kind of route in denser urban environments.[4]