Safety

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The Trolley Trail is open from dawn to dusk. Trails are shared recreation amenities and are accessed by a variety of users at the same time. Users should always be aware of their surroundings. The trail crosses busy streets at several intersections. 

Please be courteous to all users, and remember that pedestrians have the right-of-way. Pedestrians have the right-of-way. Stay to the right. Riders, skaters, rollers, and scooters should signal when passing on the left. 

Maryland law requires all bicyclists under the age of 16 to wear a bicycle safety helmet when riding on public property — this includes roadways, trails, and sidewalks. 

In the case of an emergency, dial 911. Five law enforcement agencies monitor various sections of the Trail.

There are many parks, murals and sculptures, and businesses along the trail.

Bike shops include Arrow Bicycle, College Park Bicycles and Proteus Bicycles & Brews. 

Hyattsville Community Development Corporation keeps a database and geo-coded map of public art on and near the trail.

Along the new Trolley Trail extension in Hyattsville, be sure to check out Melrose Skate Park, Shortcake Bakery, Maryland Meadworks, Art Works Now, Pizza Paradiso, Streetcar 82 Brewing Co., and Artist & Craftsman Supply. 

And here's a great regional primer to the neighborhoods along the Trolley Trail that was featured in The Washingtonian.