Peace could be restored to a disputed scenic Tauranga walkway by the erection of "share with care" signs.
Conflict between walkers and cyclists along Bureta's Harbour Drive walkway led to council staff banning cyclists from the 1km concrete path.
But the no-cycling signs stunned Harbour Drive resident and cyclist Phil Simpson who argued it was unfair to single out cyclists.
His 74-signature petition, gathered in just two hours from path users, was tabled at a council meeting yesterday.
It sparked questions over whether the council had over-reacted, with councillor Bill Grainger wondering if all that was needed was a bit of common sense and courtesy. The council postponed making a decision until it had received more information.