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Old 06-26-2024, 02:59 PM
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Default Pls don’t pass in a cyclist in a multi modal lane with a median
Wednesday 6/26 AM, I was enjoying a pleasant cycle ride heading west on the 466A multi modal path. As carts would approach from behind, I would move to the side, slow down and wave the cart on. I received lots of “thank you”, waves and smiles as the cart passed. I thought to myself, this is very enjoyable. Then I came to median that divided the path into two single lanes, one for each direction. A cart came from behind and began passing me. I shouted, “don’t pass me here, it’s dangerous”. He overtook me and ran me off the path. I flew off my bike, but fortunately, onto grass and I wasn’t hurt. As I looked up I heard him yell “F YOU” and take off. Nice guy. If you are riding in a cart, pls don’t pass a cyclist riding in a multimodal path with a divider median. Let the cyclist live and enjoy. The divider always ends within several hundred feet where it will be safe to pass.