In this thread, we are talking about two different issues.
First issue: do you walk with or against traffic? Most of us agree! Face traffic whenever possible so you can see the traffic coming toward you. That decision will put you on the LEFT side of oncoming traffic.
The second issue. Once on your selected path, Never walk down the middle! Walk on the far RIGHT of that chosen path. If a biker, jogger, scooter, or whatever comes up from behind, You are allowing enough room for them to pass you on the left without hitting you or falling off their bike.
This rule is practiced everywhere and we learned this rule in grade school. Keep tight and to the right when walking. Forming a single file if needed to allow room for faster traffic passing from behind.
Hope this clarifies there are two issues. Choose the best path where you can see oncoming traffic (usually on the left side) then once on that path walk on the far RIGHT of that path, never down the middle.
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