Chaos and Mayhem?
I spent about two hours doing my share to burn a hole in the ozone layer, as I took an extended tour around the center and southern parts of TV...
This is the insanity I personally witnessed...
Nothing. Not a damn thing...
Golf carts (including mine) passed over 2 dozen bikers, and countless pedestrians, safely.
Golf carts stopped at stop signs, cars allowed golf carts to merge into the regular lane along Hillsborough and Marsh Bend Trail...
No bikes "claimed their lane", nor did they prevent anyone from trying to pass them.
I even saw 3 people out with their dogs actually pick up their dog poop! Imagine that!
Now... The bad...
ONE biker failed to stop at a stop sign. But, in his defense, it was at a newer area, under construction, so cross traffic was minimal at best.
One pedestrian was walking WITH traffic, rather than against traffic. They were easily passed, without incident...
Was I surprised by any of this? Not at all, since it's pretty much what I see every single day.
Does this mean nothing bad ever happens? Of course not. Just like anywhere else people drive, bike and walk...
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Most things I worry about
Never happen anyway...
-Tom Petty
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