[ghg7689]

Most walkers on golf cart pathways walk in the direction of the traffic. Logically, this is so they can see oncoming traffic with the intent to avoid getting run over.
Unfortunately, most times it becomes a game of “chicken”.
The intent of seeing the traffic allows the walkers to avoid the traffic by moving on the grass as a courtesy instead of forcing the golf carts onto the oncoming traffic.
It is especially frustrating and dangerous when traffic is on both sides of the path the walker remains on the pathway forcing the traffic to avoid the walker and onto the oncoming traffic.
If a walker refuses to yield to traffic, than walk on the side with the direction of the traffic.
Then the traffic is required to avoid the walker as the walker strolls merrily down the pathway.

[Bogie Shooter]

It’s a multi-modal pathway.

[charlie1]

you got to be joking! Walkers are allowed on the multimodal paths! Also, you should always walk against the flow of traffic where motor vehicles are present. A cart is a motor vehicle. If there is a walker coming toward you - SLOW DOWN - and past only when it is safe. It is not a game of chicken! You can't be in that much of a hurry to not drive safely!

[rjm1cc]

No problem passing a walker who movers over to the edge. We all have to share.

[PJMac]

Wow

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by ghg7689

Most walkers on golf cart pathways walk in the direction of the traffic. Logically, this is so they can see oncoming traffic with the intent to avoid getting run over.
Unfortunately, most times it becomes a game of “chicken”.
The intent of seeing the traffic allows the walkers to avoid the traffic by moving on the grass as a courtesy instead of forcing the golf carts onto the oncoming traffic.
It is especially frustrating and dangerous when traffic is on both sides of the path the walker remains on the pathway forcing the traffic to avoid the walker and onto the oncoming traffic.
If a walker refuses to yield to traffic, than walk on the side with the direction of the traffic.
Then the traffic is required to avoid the walker as the walker strolls merrily down the pathway.

I agree that moving over into oncoming traffic is dangerous (and the opposite of smart). And since you seem to be admitting to this dangerous action, please stop driving.

[billethkid]

Looks/sounds like bait to me!!

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[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by ghg7689

Most walkers on golf cart pathways walk in the direction of the traffic. Logically, this is so they can see oncoming traffic with the intent to avoid getting run over.
Unfortunately, most times it becomes a game of “chicken”.
The intent of seeing the traffic allows the walkers to avoid the traffic by moving on the grass as a courtesy instead of forcing the golf carts onto the oncoming traffic.
It is especially frustrating and dangerous when traffic is on both sides of the path the walker remains on the pathway forcing the traffic to avoid the walker and onto the oncoming traffic.
If a walker refuses to yield to traffic, than walk on the side with the direction of the traffic.
Then the traffic is required to avoid the walker as the walker strolls merrily down the pathway.

I don’t have that problem when I walk, I just step off the path/diamond lane and remove any chance of getting hit. That way I don’t have argue who’s right or who’s wrong.

[Bill14564]

Plenty of room in my area for the walker to move to the edge of the trail and carts pass both directions at the same time. Been there, done that.

ALWAYS walk facing golf cart traffic. Those electric ones are quiet and will sneak up on you.

[MrFlorida]

Wow, first post and already complaining..

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by MrFlorida

Wow, first post and already complaining..

Might as well get an early start

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

The only time I can think of that a pedestrian wouldn't be able to move out of the way, is on the golf cart bridge over 441. There's barely enough room for two golf carts to pass each other, there is no room at all for two carts, plus anything else. In that case, the person going in the same direction the pedestrian is walking, needs to - not get that close to the pedestrian. So the cart on the other side can safely continue over the bridge. And then that first golf cart can then move over and pass the pedestrian. If it's a bicycle, you normally would just wait til the bike gets to the top of the bridge, and roll up behind them, and follow them to the other side til they're able to give you room to pass them.

No idea what the actual rules are for that situation but that's been what people have been doing since I moved in, and it seems to work fine.

[manaboutown]

They are NOT "golf cart pathways" as the OP calls them. They are "multi-modal paths". Share the paths!

Multi-Modal Path Information and Safety

[DonH57]

Not surprising so many people don't understand just because the paths have a divider line and have the belief the paths are for golf carts only. Pure selfishness. I've heard golf cart drivers yell at walkers to get off the path like they think they own them. Usually the ones running late for their tee times because they have poor time management.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by DonH57

Not surprising so many people don't understand just because the paths have a divider line and have the belief the paths are for golf carts only. Pure selfishness. I've heard golf cart drivers yell at walkers to get off the path like they think they own them. Usually the ones running late for their tee times because they have poor time management.

I think I ran into that guy. He came up from a tunnel to merge into the main MMP and blew right through the stop sign at full speed just in front of me (He must have thought he was a cyclist). When I reminded him of his wrongdoing with my horn, he gave me a one finger salute. When we both had to stop shortly after at a gate crossing, I verbally reminded him that the sign is big, red, octagonal and means STOP. He told me to blow it out my you know what. I was seriously tempted to give him a roadside colonoscopy with his pitching wedge---sideways.