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Originally Posted by manaboutown

They are NOT "golf cart pathways" as the OP calls them. They are "multi-modal paths". Share the paths!

Multi-Modal Path Information and Safety

With a bit of research, I believe you will conclude that these are not multi-modals paths being referred to but specialty lanes (within the boundary of a roadway). While it is perfectly acceptable for pedestrians to utilize multi-modal paths, FL statutes prohibit pedestrians from walking on the road surface if a sidewalk is provided - not directed toward you but DUH

Blackie covered it very well in the following response in 2017:
12-20-2017, 08:37 PM

Florida Statute 316.130 Pedestrians; traffic regulations.—

(3) Where sidewalks are provided, no pedestrian shall, unless required by other circumstances, walk along and upon the portion of a roadway paved for vehicular traffic.

4) Where sidewalks are not provided, any pedestrian walking along and upon a highway shall, when practicable, walk only on the shoulder on the left side of the roadway in relation to the pedestrian’s direction of travel, facing traffic which may approach from the opposite direction.

"I believe all of the roads that have diamond lanes, south of 466, have sidewalks so Statute 316.130 (3) would apply. Being in the road/diamond lane is illegal you must be on the sidewalk.

If you are talking about north of 466, where there may not be a sidewalk, then Statute 316.130 (4) applies and you are taking a big chance".

In the United States and Canada, a diamond lane is a special lane on a street or highway that is reserved for specific types of traffic. These lanes are usually marked with white diamonds or lozenges, and hence their name. (Wikipedia)

Multimodal paths are sometimes located adjacent to a roadway but are usually separated by a barrier

https://www.**************.com/2018/...or-golf-carts/
Multi-modal or Shared-Use Paths are paved, off-street travel ways designed to serve non-motorized travelers. Across our community, golf carts and bicyclists are typically the most common users of shared-use paths. However, shared-use paths are frequently also used by pedestrians, roller skaters, skateboarders, wheelchair users, and users of many other modes except automotive.

Diamonds painted on the road indicate a restricted lane, which means only vehicles meeting certain criteria may use the lane

Multi-modal or Shared-Use Paths are paved, off-street travel ways designed to serve non-motorized travelers.

From Topic #625-000-002
FDOT Design Manual

https://
www.fdot.gov/docs/default-source/roadway/FDM/current/2018FDM224SharedUsePaths.pdf

224 Shared Use Paths
224.1 General
This chapter contains the requirements for shared use paths that are contained within the State Highway System. Shared use paths are paved facilities physically separated from motorized vehicular traffic by an open space or barrier ...

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