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Originally Posted by EdFNJ
While this has been "discussed" umpteen times in the last days, weeks, months etc etc I think the real answer is in the form of a question:
Would you rather see what is coming AT you so you can mutually avoid being hit OR would you rather be surprised when someone or something rides or creeps up BEHIND you and kills you when you inadvertently take a step out in front of them?
Some of these electric golf carts and bikes are virtually silent so you could easily have no idea you are stepping out in front of one coming up behind you.
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Agreed - it is quite dangerous when any pedestrian steps out without looking.
Pedestrians need to be pay attention and not randomly “change lanes” or turn around before looking.
Bicyclists need to announce as well. But this doesn’t always work when pedestrians have headphones on, are on a phone call, have poor hearing or are just plain oblivious.
This is important no matter which side you walk.