When I first came to TV two years ago I asked on TOTV if the cart paths were for runners/walkers too and the general consensus was "yes".
I was also told off several times by cart-drivers for going in the direction of the carts - i.e. on the right - so I switched to the left.
However, last year I was almost run over three times in the space of two weeks - twice by carts that were coming towards me and did not pull out to go round me (once was going over the narrow bridge on Morse near 466 - what was I supposed to do - jump over the edge? Luckily I managed to step on to the parapet and balance until the cart had passed) and once by a car pulling out of a side turning as I was running along Rio Grande.
So now I generally go in the direction of traffic, and haven't had any problems.
As for using the sidewalks. Great idea, but there are very few of them.
All parties need to be considerate and alert. Runners/walkers should wear light colored clothing if out early or late, and motorists/cart-drivers should be on the look-out for all other road users.
Thank you
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