[PersonOfInterest]

Someone needs to invent a warning beeper that could be fit on all bicycles. It should continuously beep so it could be heard by those being approached. A beep like the back up beeper on a golf cart would do the trick.

[Nell57]

Well this discussion has been totally confusing.
Walk on the right, the way you should. Walk on the left, facing traffic.
What about the guy walking the other way on the path, toward you? Where do you want him to walk?

[seecapecod]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

There is no motor vehicle traffic on a walking path so you walk to the right.

On the road or the MMP which have motor vehicle traffic you walk to the left. In that way, traffic on your side of the trail comes towards you while traffic overtaking you would be safely on the other side of the trail.

I observe the same “walk against traffic” on the MMP as I do walking on a street. There are drivers in Carts I want to have eyes on!

[Donaz1]

The only true walking path that I know is in TV is the new one at Lake Miona. Black lake trail. Bikes are not allowed as it is too narrow. The HogsEye path at Edna’s is narrow for the first mile so one definitely needs to watch out for bikers.

[Gunny2403]

It’s not uncommon. Many bikers are courteous but others just don’t care. I usually yell: how about a warning. They don’t respond but I’m hopeful they will consider giving a warning next time. In Pittsburgh, it is common to hear: “ passing on the left”.

[Gunny2403]

Your so wrong

[wawriwwawriw]

YES, I don’t understand why they don’t alert you by voice, horn, ring bell. I was hit once in my elbow, the biker didn’t stopped. Year later that elbow at times heart. Reaso way I now walk facing incoming vehicles(bikes/ Gulfcart).

[Normal]

Bells and announcements don’t work for the large group that need hearing aids..lol. I relate the “walking paths” to traffic circles and use the general rule of “be aware of your surroundings “. Leashes can reach across these smaller paths so be careful. I ’can’t really imagine a biker’s pedal being wrapped around an active leash having a very good outcome.

[JwizChick]

What about sidewalks? I’ve seen bicyclists on them. Should walkers walk on the right or left?

A simple “On your left” works better than a bell in every situation. Then you know on which side the bicyclist will be passing. A bell simply tells you there is a bicycle (or whatever) approaching.

[srswans]

Originally Posted by Nell57

Well this discussion has been totally confusing.
Walk on the right, the way you should. Walk on the left, facing traffic.
What about the guy walking the other way on the path, toward you? Where do you want him to walk?

LOL - no kidding.

Walk on the right on pathways.

It is dangerous to walk on the left around blind corners.

When biking, I see half of the walkers on the left and half on the right - never gonna get everyone doing the same thing. Be careful out there.!

[WingedFoot78]

Require all bikes to use playing cards attached to the bike frame with clothes pins & touching the spokes.

[srswans]

Originally Posted by Goldengirl22

Hi there, I am all about sharing the walking trails. But I was seriously startled this morning while walking my dog when a bike came up behind me. He blew past me, very close to me,…

Sorry this happened to you - it has happened to me too.

Yes, cyclists should ring a bell and announce when passing.

Also, walkers need to pay attention and never step to the other side of a pathway without looking first. This is especially true if the walker is listening to music or taking a call. Head on a swivel.

[rsmurano]

On every path here in TV, except the true walking path at Lake Miona, walkers should always walk against traffic. Why would any walker want to be startled?
Also, if you think you can get sued for hitting someone because he didn’t ring a bell or say something, the biker can always say that they yelled on your left/right so the Walker will have to prove the biker never yelled something

[srswans]

Originally Posted by PersonOfInterest

Someone needs to invent a warning beeper that could be fit on all bicycles. It should continuously beep so it could be heard by those being approached. A beep like the back up beeper on a golf cart would do the trick.

OMG - this would be horrible - constant beeping would drive me crazy - I hate the backup beepers on carts.

All the noise would ruin the serenity of a walk.

And annoy everyone living along a pathway.

[smcmahon2002]

When riding I always give an "on you left" warning. And very much appreciate it when the walker gives some sort of indication they heard it. A quick raise of the hand is perfect. You never know if someone has earbuds in or hearing challenges. I don't want to startle anyone or worse yet collide.