Tyler Drivers: Be Alert for Runners on the Roadways

(Tyler, Texas) It’s that time of year, if the sun is shining then you know people are going outdoors in Texas. Sure, the humidity here in East Texas can be a lot sometimes, but that is just part of the deal when you live in the Lone Star State.

It’s Runners in the Roadway Season

As someone who enjoys getting some exercise, I totally understand that more people will be spending time outside while the sun is shining. And that includes runners here in East Texas.

This was a reminder that I got this past Sunday as I was driving home from the gym. I noticed a man running north on Old Jacksonville Highway, it was before 8:00 a.m. so not a ton of traffic. It was easy for me to switch lanes and give the runner more room. He waved and I waved back.

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This is Your Warning to Pay Attention

Sure, there are running trails in Tyler and across East Texas, but we know there are some runners that will choose to run on roadways. I bring this up not to cause tension between runners and drivers, more to create awareness that you should be paying attention because you might see a runner in your driving lane.

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Should Runners Only be on Trails?

Recently, there was a Tyler resident who took to Facebook to complain about runners on roadways. Do you think this is a dangerous problem that needs to be addressed, or should drivers do a better job of keeping an eye on the road for runners or anything else? I would love to hear your thoughts. You can always email me, billy.jenkins@townsquaremedia.com

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