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9. Shared-use path

A shared-use path is a path or part of a road intended for use by both pedestrians and cyclists. Unlike facilities where pedestrians and cyclists have clearly separated sections, users of a shared-use path normally travel within the same general space.

Because users may travel at very different speeds, cyclists should approach pedestrians carefully, adapt their speed and leave sufficient space when passing. The permitted users, priority rules and any speed restrictions depend on the local traffic signs and regulations.

Shared-use path
Shared-use path for pedestrians and cyclists on the Troja Footbridge. (Prague, Czechia)
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What does Czechia call a shared walking and cycling path?

The official term is stezka pro chodce a cyklisty. Check whether its sign and markings indicate a shared surface or separately allocated walking and cycling parts. The combined name can cover both arrangements.

🔗 e-sbirka.gov.cz • Czechia, Road Traffic Act 361/2000 — sections 2(j), 53, 57; Decree Annex 4 C7–C10

🔗 e-sbirka.gov.cz • Czechia, Decree 294/2015 — current sign and marking descriptions, annexes 1–10

Do cyclists have an unrestricted right of way over walkers on Czech shared paths?

No. Cyclists must not endanger pedestrians using the shared path. Pedestrians likewise must not endanger cyclists. Both groups must take care; the presence of a bicycle symbol does not give riders unrestricted priority over walkers.

🔗 e-sbirka.gov.cz • Czechia, Road Traffic Act 361/2000 — sections 2(j), 53, 57; Decree Annex 4 C7–C10

🔗 e-sbirka.gov.cz • Czechia, Decree 294/2015 — current sign and marking descriptions, annexes 1–10

Can I use either section of a divided Czech walking and cycling path?

On a divided Czech walking and cycling path, normally use your allocated part. Cyclists may enter the pedestrian part only when avoiding an obstruction, overtaking, turning or entering the path, without endangering pedestrians. Pedestrians may enter the cycling part when avoiding an obstruction or entering or leaving the route, without endangering cyclists. These exceptions do not make the whole path freely interchangeable.

🔗 e-sbirka.gov.cz • Czechia, Road Traffic Act 361/2000 — sections 2(j), 53, 57; Decree Annex 4 C7–C10

🔗 e-sbirka.gov.cz • Czechia, Decree 294/2015 — current sign and marking descriptions, annexes 1–10

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