[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Where are your three laughing gifs? That was downright funny.

Senior moment.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by TheDude

I'll add for some hate.

I was going down a path and a woman parked her bike and was sitting half way in the path. I watched many carts (me also) stop and ask her if she was okay. her friend, a guy with a dog, waved everyone on, she was just sitting and petting the dog. This was on a straightaway where most do go 20MPH.

This entitlement was more rude than anything else. She seemed like she didn't want to 'sit' on the grass so she sat in the road.

Now how can anyone see that right? If I was with my pet, looking down, looking at phone, doing 20mph, whatever I am doing (and I am an amazing driver, I didn't hit her and I did ask if she needed help) on a fast path, and then look up... bam, she gets a cart to the head.

That would be bad.

People, you don't wear armor. Just be safe. Please.

I doubt if any armor known to man would protect a person standing on a golf cart path if hit by a golf cart going 25 MPH or so.

People may be a little more careful on these paths after reading this thread.

[rexxfan]

For what its worth ...

http://www.districtgov.org/community/SHAREposter.pdf
--
Bob C

[billethkid]

Those who insist that walkers should move out of the way of anything on wheels are not being reasonable. And are most likely not walkers. Can you imagine with all the wheeled vehicles on the MMP how often the walkers would have to "move over".

Like it or not golf carts do not have the right of way on the MMPs....too many are of the mind set that they do.

Somehow, the concept of sharing the MMP is somehow being re-defined by some in golf carts.

At least we are all getting our chance to express our $3.98 (2 cents adjusted for inflation and liiving in TV..)

[NoMoSno]

The 441 bridge is one path that should have been built with a walker/bike lane.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by billethkid

Those who insist that walkers should move out of the way of anything on wheels are not being reasonable. And are most likely not walkers. Can you imagine with all the wheeled vehicles on the MMP how often the walkers would have to "move over".

Like it or not golf carts do not have the right of way on the MMPs....too many are of the mind set that they do.

Somehow, the concept of sharing the MMP is somehow being re-defined by some in golf carts.

At least we are all getting our chance to express our $3.98 (2 cents adjusted for inflation and liiving in TV..)

I can't disagree with anything you've said. But the infrequent times I walk the paths I move over whenever I feel the slightest need. My primary rule?...self-preservation.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by billethkid

Those who insist that walkers should move out of the way of anything on wheels are not being reasonable. And are most likely not walkers. Can you imagine with all the wheeled vehicles on the MMP how often the walkers would have to "move over". )

I would never dare to walk my dog on a multi-modal path, even tho that's why the MM path was designed
-- for walkers as well as golf carts.

[gmnirr]

If one should not walk on a mmp then where does one walk ?

[buzzy]

Gee Whiz, the whole MM path concept started when The Villages was small and carts only went 12 MPH. Those days are gone, but it appears that humans have not evolved to meet the current conditions.

[Carla B]

Originally Posted by gmnirr

If one should not walk on a mmp then where does one walk ?

The Villages is not a particularly walker-friendly place. (In my opinion).

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Carla B

The Villages is not a particularly walker-friendly place. (In my opinion).

I agree. I think that golf carts rule the multi-modal paths.
Walkers need to practice their skills like dodging and jumping sideways.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I would never dare to walk my dog on a multi-modal path, even tho that's why the MM path was designed
-- for walkers as well as golf carts.

But if you wouldn't mind walking your lobster on the MMP I could accept delivery for the bet YOU LOST and crack it open at the same time

(and yes, I accept the 5 yard penalty for cross-threading)

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

But if you wouldn't mind walking your lobster on the MMP I could accept delivery for the bet YOU LOST and crack it open at the same time
(and yes, I accept the 5 yard penalty for cross-threading)

There is now a five lobster penalty for cross threading!

[Fredman]

Nothing worse than the segway riders going 5mph in a long line sometimes 2 and 3 wide

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by biker1

I think you missed my point. There are some who implicitly (and incorrectly, I may add) assume that golf carts have more rights on the MMPs than walkers. This erroneous assumption is most likely part of the problem; they don't recognize their responsibilities. This was an opportunity to set forth the facts. I generally prefer not to pontificate over what I think should be but try to focus on what is.

I think my post points out exactly what is as opposed as to what should be. As I stated, walkers have every right to be there, but they are risking their lives walking on those paths.

Should they be in danger? No. Should cart drivers be more careful and slow down? Yes, of course. Are walkers in danger? Yes Will all cart drivers slow down and be more responsible? Most will but some won't.

Add to that the fact that there are blind corners are other dangers to walkers on paths and you have what is as opposed as to what should be.

Again, I was within my rights can be chiseled into your tombstone if you'd like.