The Metropolitan District Commission is looking to close access to bikes — and, conceivably, runners and walkers — at all of its reserviors because of a ridiculous $2.9 million jury verdict this month. The case was brought by a mountain biker who was severely injured when she crashed into one of the large steel gates at the entrance to the West Hartford reservoir and the network of 30 miles of trails in the 3,000-acre parcel.

via Bicycling and lawsuits – Courant.com.