I'm of the opinion that Multi Modal Paths allowing Carts, Bicycles and pedestrians are not a good idea. Even if there were rules to be followed who would enforce them? If you're giving the pedestrian the right of way then what about the situation with 4 pedestrians walking abreast on the path? Or Pedestrians on each side of the path walking opposite directions 2 abreast who are close to one another? Both situations take up virtually the whole width of the path.
Separate paths, one for Carts and one for Walkers and Bicycles would be a safer approach in my opinion
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