I can see restrictions coming.

Mid State trail back in the '90s. There was a law that prohibited anyone but walkers/hikers from being on the trail but it was abused. Bikes, and horses being the two biggest violators. I never came across one, or hikers for that matter , but I saw plenty of evidence on the trail itself. Mud don't lie.
Just enforce what's in place and go from there.
Freedom is from a perspective. Walkers need a place to go and feel safe, riders need a place to go and feel safe also. Being a type of user (deaf,dog, or teen on a speeding bike all need a place). Perspective. Multi use can invite problems. (Shrug).
It's been happening a long time. Population seems to only compounds it.
our trails allow regular ;bikes and horses and the horses tear up the trail a lot more than a careful ebiker and I doubt if the dog walkers always pick their crap up.
 
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