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Old 11-26-2023, 07:58 AM
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Common sense and common courtesy, neither of which are common, would go a long way for all involved.

We all know everyone has their “rights”, but it amazes me that there are still those walkers who Will. Not. Move. off the path to let bikes or carts pass when they have plenty of room to do so.

Cyclists do the same. I saw a large group of cyclists about a month ago. Several were wearing shirts that read “Same Rules, Same Rights”. I giggled to myself as they blew through the next stop sign they came upon.

Carts aren’t blameless either. I’ve seen carts that buzz cyclists and hikers. It’s frustrating to get behind slow hikers and cyclers, but it’s a fact of life using the paths along Buena Vista and Morse. At least in the new southern areas they’ve recognized the issue and made a lot of separate paths for bikers/hikers. It’d be nice if that could be done from the Springs down to Brownwood.