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Originally Posted by russtcc
This has come up before but the other morning while walking on a path (facing potential traffic) a gentleman on a bicycle decided to play chicken to see if I would move. When he finally pulled on the grass he informed I'm to walk with traffic. I explained that ever since I was run over by a bicycle with stiches to show for it I will face traffic when possible. We agreed to disagree.
Out of curiosity I did a Google search for pedestrian regulations in Florida. In turns out that in 2022 Florida state regulations, 316.130; Pedestrians; traffic regulations it clearly states if there is not a sidewalk when walking along a road the pedestrian is to walk on the left side facing traffic which may approach from the opposite direction.
I guess you can quibble as to what makes a road or highway but for me if anything with wheels is on that surface I'm on the left side. Walking on the right side with carts and bicycles coming behind me is like trusting everyone in a roundabout to stay in their lane! Below is a link to the regulations.
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Our experience when walking on walking paths is about half of the bicycle riders never give you notice when they are coming up behind you, therefore, we walking against the traffic. The other problem we have encounter, with a small minority of bike riders on walking paths, is the speed they are traveling. I believe, if you want to ride at 20 mph, you should do it on the cart paths or roadway. I am also a bike rider and try to be courteous to walkers.