Multimodal paths are 2 lanes (not three)

[roob1]

Whether I am on a bike or a cart, when I pass someone moving in the same direction (walkers or bikers), I move way left to give significant clearance.

You are approaching us from the rear in your cart. I must be passing too slowly for you, as you insist on passing both me and the person I am passing, even if it means going on the grass.

Would you do this on a 2 lane roadway? FFS! be patient!

[DAVES]

Whether I am on a bike or a cart, when I pass someone moving in the same direction (walkers or bikers), I move way left to give significant clearance.

You are approaching us from the rear in your cart. I must be passing too slowly for you, as you insist on passing both me and the person I am passing, even if it means going on the grass.

Would you do this on a 2 lane roadway? FFS! be patient!

I drive a car, drive a golf cart and ride a bike. The original poster always thinks they are right.
When passing another vehicle it is the responsibility of the one doing the passing to be sure there is enough room to do it safely.

[golfing eagles]

Whether I am on a bike or a cart, when I pass someone moving in the same direction (walkers or bikers), I move way left to give significant clearance.

You are approaching us from the rear in your cart. I must be passing too slowly for you, as you insist on passing both me and the person I am passing, even if it means going on the grass.

Would you do this on a 2 lane roadway? FFS! be patient!

Did I read this post correctly? It seems that it states that there are times when a person is passing another cart, cycle, or pedestrian on a MMP that someone else "passes the passer". That would be insane. I've lived here 9 years and have almost 30,000 miles on my golf cart, and I've never seen that (and hope I never will)

[ohioshooter]

We walk, bike, and golf cart on the MMP. My question is “what’s the hurry”? We had a cart pass our bikes on a blind curve with carts coming the other way. I’m frequently amazed at how stupid some people are.

[golfing eagles]

We walk, bike, and golf cart on the MMP. My question is “what’s the hurry”? We had a cart pass our bikes on a blind curve with carts coming the other way. I’m frequently amazed at how stupid some people are.

Actually, that's 2 statements in one. Passing on a blind curve is indeed "stupid". "What's the hurry", well, neither of us know, there could be a legitimate reason.

[ohioshooter]

Actually, that's 2 statements in one. Passing on a blind curve is indeed "stupid". "What's the hurry", well, neither of us know, there could be a legitimate reason.

My guess, late for a tee time.

[dhdallas]

Whether I am on a bike or a cart, when I pass someone moving in the same direction (walkers or bikers), I move way left to give significant clearance.

You are approaching us from the rear in your cart. I must be passing too slowly for you, as you insist on passing both me and the person I am passing, even if it means going on the grass.

Would you do this on a 2 lane roadway? FFS! be patient!

Patience (courtesy, responsibility, safety) are not compatible with the golf cart drivers who are always in a hurry to get somewhere (like where they can get their next drink)!

[Full-timer]

Whether I am on a bike or a cart, when I pass someone moving in the same direction (walkers or bikers), I move way left to give significant clearance.

You are approaching us from the rear in your cart. I must be passing too slowly for you, as you insist on passing both me and the person I am passing, even if it means going on the grass.

Would you do this on a 2 lane roadway? FFS! be patient!

There are so many ****ty golf cart drivers here that only care about themselves it is silly. They only care about getting their ass to the golf course for T time. If they got out 15 minutes earlier... All about them. These are the "villagers" the villages don't need.

[tophcfa]

"What's the hurry", well, neither of us know, there could be a legitimate reason.

My guess, late for a tee time.

That would constitute a legitimate reason in my book : )

[Toymeister]

There are multiple threads on bikes on the MMP. What is surprising is how many bike haters exist in this community.

[fdpaq0580]

My guess, late for a tee time.

Yep. That or happy hour is almost over. And the stress is causing chest pains. Need to hurry. Floor it! 😏

[wisbad1]

There are multiple threads on bikes on the MMP. What is surprising is how many bike haters exist in this community.
Sounds like a lot of hate every where.
People are on vacation?

[JMintzer]

There are so many ****ty golf cart drivers here that only care about themselves it is silly. They only care about getting their ass to the golf course for T time. If they got out 15 minutes earlier... All about them. These are the "villagers" the villages don't need.

You seem friendly...

[DonH57]

We walk, bike, and golf cart on the MMP. My question is “what’s the hurry”? We had a cart pass our bikes on a blind curve with carts coming the other way. I’m frequently amazed at how stupid some people are.

There are the ones that can't seem to leave early enough to make their tee time. Funny you find they end up at the same course you're playing and you left in plenty of time. They probably used to race to work too.

[Bogie Shooter]

There are so many ****ty golf cart drivers here that only care about themselves it is silly. They only care about getting their ass to the golf course for T time. If they got out 15 minutes earlier... All about them. These are the "villagers" the villages don't need.

Wow!

[bob47]

There are multiple threads on bikes on the MMP. What is surprising is how many bike haters exist in this community.

You're right. With some folks it's visceral. I don't know why.

[Kelevision]

I rarely pass anyone and am usually the one being passed. Once I see them coming up behind me ( my cart only goes 21 at top speed) I slow down and let them pass me. Same when I’m on my bike. Now, on the other hand, I sometimes do take my cart to Publix for groceries and sometimes those are frozen items and I am actually in a hurry to get home but am stuck behind A.) 2 bikers who wont move over to let me pass or B) a golf cart out for a sight seeing ride at 10 MPH and again, won’t let me pass. So sometimes there are reasons you just want to do the speed limit of 20 MPH. And again, when I don’t I happily slow down to let others pass me.

[ohioshooter]

I rarely pass anyone and am usually the one being passed. Once I see them coming up behind me ( my cart only goes 21 at top speed) I slow down and let them pass me. Same when I’m on my bike. Now, on the other hand, I sometimes do take my cart to Publix for groceries and sometimes those are frozen items and I am actually in a hurry to get home but am stuck behind A.) 2 bikers who wont move over to let me pass or B) a golf cart out for a sight seeing ride at 10 MPH and again, won’t let me pass. So sometimes there are reasons you just want to do the speed limit of 20 MPH. And again, when I don’t I happily slow down to let others pass me.
I don’t understand, “won’t let me pass”. Are you saying they won’t give you room, riding or driving in the middle of the path? If not, there are plenty of places to pass safely.

[Kelevision]

I don’t understand, “won’t let me pass”. Are you saying they won’t give you room, riding or driving in the middle of the path? If not, there are plenty of places to pass safely.

Yes, that’s what I’m saying.

[JMintzer]

There are multiple threads on bikes on the MMP. What is surprising is how many bike haters exist in this community.

No more than the golf cart haters (who you can find several of on this thread...)

[bobbyb60]

:loco: it is a PATH there ARE no lanes. SHARE

[WingedFoot78]

Or late for Happy Hour!

[Bilyclub]

If there was so many people in hurry to get to happy hour or to get a drink the joints at the squares and country clubs would be packed during the day. Naw, it's just the impatient , me firsters behaving like they always have.

[Aqtlow]

No , they are the entitled ones the ones that think they make the rules and the other rules are meant to be broken. I just laugh when I see a couple of 24 mile an hour Golf carts battle for first place I stay behind and laugh, The problem is The grandiose behavior that is brought to the relaxed southern way of living

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Whether you're on a road, a highway, or a multi modal pass, if someone comes up behind you and wants to pass, move over to the right and slow down. Why is that so difficult for some people?

[bark4me]

Exactly! Impatient Fs

[bark4me]

They were correct!

[bark4me]

Right? You never pass on a curve especially a blind curve. Go back and reread your driver's education booklet from when you got your license

[VApeople]

Whether you're on a road, a highway, or a multi modal pass, if someone comes up behind you and wants to pass, move over to the right and SLOW DOWN. Why is that so difficult for some people?

I am a slow driver and I stay in the right lane. If someone wants to pass me, why should I slow down?

[JMintzer]

I am a slow driver and I stay in the right lane. If someone wants to pass me, why should I slow down?

Because it's the polite thing to do?

[ohioshooter]

Whether you're on a road, a highway, or a multi modal pass, if someone comes up behind you and wants to pass, move over to the right and slow down. Why is that so difficult for some people?
Don’t agree, if someone wants to pass me they can speed up. How about when you are on the highway and someone is coming down the entrance ramp, do you slow down so they can enter without changing their speed?

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Did I read this post correctly? It seems that it states that there are times when a person is passing another cart, cycle, or pedestrian on a MMP that someone else "passes the passer". That would be insane. I've lived here 9 years and have almost 30,000 miles on my golf cart, and I've never seen that (and hope I never will)

I was thinking exactly the same thing. I’ve been here over ten years and never witnessed that.

[Bill14564]

I was thinking exactly the same thing. I’ve been here over ten years and never witnessed that.

Probably doesn't happen often but I've experienced it. Walking along the MMP, recumbent bike coming towards me moved over to give me space, and golf cart overtaking the bike chose to pass at the same time. It was a little tight.

[Vermilion Villager]

Actually, that's 2 statements in one. Passing on a blind curve is indeed "stupid". "What's the hurry", well, neither of us know, there could be a legitimate reason.
If you are in a hurry....suggest you find a vehicle other than a golf cart governed to 20mph....:welcome:

[Vermilion Villager]

I am a slow driver and I stay in the right lane. If someone wants to pass me, why should I slow down?
This is exactly what we are talking about!
How slow a driver are you? Every day I come across golf cart drivers who are doing 15-16-17 miles an hour. My golf can do maybe 22 miles an hour. Do you know how long it takes to pass someone with only a 4 mile an hour speed advantage? Do you not see that golf cart behind you wants to pass? So what is the problem with you slowing down and pulling over to let them by? GEEZ!!!!!:censored:

[fdpaq0580]

This is exactly what we are talking about!
How slow a driver are you? Every day I come across golf cart drivers who are doing 15-16-17 miles an hour. My golf can do maybe 22 miles an hour. Do you know how long it takes to pass someone with only a 4 mile an hour speed advantage? Do you not see that golf cart behind you wants to pass? So what is the problem with you slowing down and pulling over to let them by? GEEZ!!!!!:censored:

You state the speed difference is 4 mph, so you are telling them that they should slow down and pull over for your consideration. You could slow down for the minute or three till you get to a place where you could safely pass, for their consideration. Either way, someone is going to be momentarily inconvenienced, why do you insist it must be someone, anyone other than you? Courtesy goes both ways.

[JMintzer]

You state the speed difference is 4 mph, so you are telling them that they should slow down and pull over for your consideration. You could slow down for the minute or three till you get to a place where you could safely pass, for their consideration. Either way, someone is going to be momentarily inconvenienced, why do you insist it must be someone, anyone other than you? Courtesy goes both ways.

If you slow down a few miles an hour more, that difference is now 5-7 mph. That will make it easier and safer for you to be passed, since you will not have to "pull over" and no one will be inconvenienced... Unless of course, you actually think that lifting your foot a millimeter off of the "go pedal" for 15-20 seconds is some sort of major inconvenience...

Me? I call it being courteous to the drivers around me. Just like I'll slow down a bit to let someone merge onto a highway, since they have a very limited amount of time to make the merge and it doesn't effect me in any way whatsoever... The people who speed up to "show them who's boss" are the ones who cause accidents...

[VApeople]

I am a slow driver and I stay in the right lane. If someone wants to pass me, why should I slow down?

Since we do not own a golf cart, my comment only applies to driving a car on a highway.

Again, if someone wants to pass a slow driver like me, why should I slow down even more?

[fdpaq0580]

If you slow down a few miles an hour more, that difference is now 5-7 mph. That will make it easier and safer for you to be passed, since you will not have to "pull over" and no one will be inconvenienced... Unless of course, you actually think that lifting your foot a millimeter off of the "go pedal" for 15-20 seconds is some sort of major inconvenience...

Me? I call it being courteous to the drivers around me. Just like I'll slow down a bit to let someone merge onto a highway, since they have a very limited amount of time to make the merge and it doesn't effect me in any way whatsoever... The people who speed up to "show them who's boss" are the ones who cause accidents...

Just trying to see it from the other point of view.
So other driver pulls up and, being impatient, is instantly frustrated and annoyed because they had to slow 2 to 4 mph and is now sitting on my tail. If I pull my foot back to slow, they will have to slow and possibly even hit the brakes to avoid hitting me? Now they are really pi$$ed off and, in their mind, its my fault. Isn't it possible that they could see they were slowly gaining on the cart ahead and adjusted their speed to match the lead vehicle? That would be considerate, safe and even reasonable, imho.
You can spin the narrative to make one or the other look bad. Caution, courtesy and consideration go both ways.

[Vermilion Villager]

You state the speed difference is 4 mph, so you are telling them that they should slow down and pull over for your consideration. You could slow down for the minute or three till you get to a place where you could safely pass, for their consideration. Either way, someone is going to be momentarily inconvenienced, why do you insist it must be someone, anyone other than you? Courtesy goes both ways.

The slow person slows further for 30 seconds which increases the speed difference and allows for time to pass quickly. It appears in your world slowing down for 3 minutes on the hope there will be a place to pass down the road is the same thing. :laugh:
Tell you what… Speed limit is 70 on I-75. Go 67 miles an hour in the left lane and let me know how it all turns out.....:22yikes:

[golfing eagles]

Since we do not own a golf cart, my comment only applies to driving a car on a highway.

Again, if someone wants to pass a slow driver like me, why should I slow down even more?

I think this thread was primarily discussing carts passing on an MMP. If you want to drive slow on a multi-lane highway, just stay in the right lane and enjoy yourself (unless there is a minimum speed posted that you can't keep up with), no need to slow down further. If it is a single lane road and you are leading a parade of 30 cars, either speed up or pull over and let everyone pass.

[JMintzer]

Just trying to see it from the other point of view.
So other driver pulls up and, being impatient, is instantly frustrated and annoyed because they had to slow 2 to 4 mph and is now sitting on my tail. If I pull my foot back to slow, they will have to slow and possibly even hit the brakes to avoid hitting me? Now they are really pi$$ed off and, in their mind, its my fault. Isn't it possible that they could see they were slowly gaining on the cart ahead and adjusted their speed to match the lead vehicle? That would be considerate, safe and even reasonable, imho.
You can spin the narrative to make one or the other look bad. Caution, courtesy and consideration go both ways.

I see that as projection... Maybe that is how YOU would react...

[JMintzer]

Since we do not own a golf cart, my comment only applies to driving a car on a highway.

Again, if someone wants to pass a slow driver like me, why should I slow down even more?

To make it easier for them to safely pass you... Again, common courtesy...

It only takes a few seconds, and you're now the good guy...

[Davonu]

Since we do not own a golf cart, my comment only applies to driving a car on a highway.

Again, if someone wants to pass a slow driver like me, why should I slow down even more?
Totally agree. You are a self-proclaimed slow driver. No need to slow down more. Totally safe to maintain your speed. :)

[fdpaq0580]

The slow person slows further for 30 seconds which increases the speed difference and allows for time to pass quickly. It appears in your world slowing down for 3 minutes on the hope there will be a place to pass down the road is the same thing. :laugh:
Tell you what… Speed limit is 70 on I-75. Go 67 miles an hour in the left lane and let me know how it all turns out.....:22yikes:

Left lane is someplace you will seldom find me.

[VApeople]

Whether you're on a road, a HIGHWAY, or a multi modal pass, if someone comes up behind you and wants to pass, move over to the right and slow down.

I am a slow driver and I stay in the right lane. If someone wants to pass me, why should I slow down?

I think this thread was primarily discussing carts passing on an MMP.

Yeah, this thread is mainly about golf carts, which I know nothing about. But as you can see, one poster used the word 'highway' and how I should slow down when I drive, and that led to my question.

If it is a single lane road and you are leading a parade of 30 cars, either speed up or pull over and let everyone pass.

Yeah, I have done that several times. We lived in the flatland part of Virginia but we loved to vacation in West Virginia where some of the 2-lane roads are very tricky. The locals were used to the roads and would drive much faster than us, so we would often pull over and let them pass.

[JMintzer]

Yeah, this thread is mainly about golf carts, which I know nothing about. But as you can see, one poster used the word 'highway' and how I should slow down when I drive, and that led to my question.



Yeah, I have done that several times. We lived in the flatland part of Virginia but we loved to vacation in West Virginia where some of the 2-lane roads are very tricky. The locals were used to the roads and would drive much faster than us, so we would often pull over and let them pass.

Exactly, it's common courtesy. Did you have to do it? No, but it's the polite thing to do...

[kingofbeer]

Can you explain to me what the poles mean at the entrance to a path? Single pole, Double Pole etc

[ohioshooter]

Can you explain to me what the poles mean at the entrance to a path? Single pole, Double Pole etc

Double pole, no golf carts.

[Bill14564]

Can you explain to me what the poles mean at the entrance to a path? Single pole, Double Pole etc

No significance to the number of poles, simply trying to narrow the pathway and draw attention.

North of 44 most paths are open to carts, bicycles, and pedestrians. Occasionally a path might be closed to carts and the pole will have wording to that effect. (Lake Sumter near Winn Dixie for example)

South of 44 many of the paths are bicycle and pedestrian only (no carts). There *might* be a correlation between what is allowed and the number of poles but it would be better to look for a sign or marking on the pole.

[golfing eagles]

Can you explain to me what the poles mean at the entrance to a path? Single pole, Double Pole etc

Generally, paths that are restricted to bicycles and pedestrians only have more than 1 post and a sign, to prevent carts from entering. Of course, regular MMPs have 1 post to keep cars and trucks out----and we all know how well that works:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl: