Addendum to Superintendent’s 2019 Compendium

October 8, 2019

Memorandum

To: Files

From: Tina Cappetta, Superintendent

Subject: Addendum to Superintendent’s 2019 Compendium

To address e-bike usage at Fort McHenry NM&HS and Hampton NHS the following sections are corrected as follows:

36 CFR §1.5 — VISITING HOURS, PUBLIC USE LIMITS. CLOSURES. AND AREA DESIGNATIONS FOR SPECIFIC USE OR ACTIVITIES

(a)(1) The following visiting hours, public use limits, and closures are established:
Public Use Limits:
· The maximum speed for bicycles, e-bikes, scooters and authorized vehicles on the Seawall Trail is 10 mph.

(a)(2) The following areas are designated for a specific use or activity and/or the following conditions or restrictions are imposed on a specific use or activity:

• Bicycles, e-bikes, and non-motorized scooters are only permitted in the designated areas listed under 36 CFR §2.20 and prohibited within the historic zone as designated on the attached map.

36 CFR §4.30 — BICYCLES
(a) The use of a bicycle/e-bikes is permitted on park roads and in parking areas that are otherwise open for motor vehicle use by the general public.
· As listed under 36 CFR § 1.5(a)(2) of this document, bicycles/e-bikes are prohibited in the Historic Zone.
(b) Bicycle/e-bike use is permitted on the following administrative roads:
· Seawall Trail
· Orpheus Trail
(d)(3) Riding a bicycle/e-bike abreast of another rider is not allowed in the park.