[Leadbone1]

Originally Posted by Ginpappas

I was walking along the multimodal path this morning when 2 bikes, myself, a runner and two golf carts all came upon each other at the same time near a curve - Everyone was respectful and courteous as we waved good morning to each other and kept our distance. All is well in my universe this morning.

What you described is what happens probably 99% of the time. I ride four to five times a week. Walkers, Bikers, and cart drivers typically all interact well together. I’ve only ever had one incident when I was driving a golf cart where a biker would not get over to let me pass. I beeped my horn and started to go around him and once I got right beside him he started screaming. Won’t going to detail but it got ugly from there. Did not come to blows but close to it. There’s always that one Biker or Golf Cart that seems aggravated because they don’t have the entire path to themselves!

[Challenger]

The first rule of golf carting in TV = press the pedal to the floor and keep it there. Second rule= Take curves at highest speed possible. Third = when approaching or exiting a tunnel, cut the corner to the inside (oncoming lane). Fourth--- you get the idea.

[Jazzman]

Originally Posted by Ginpappas

I was walking along the multimodal path this morning when 2 bikes, myself, a runner and two golf carts all came upon each other at the same time near a curve - Everyone was respectful and courteous as we waved good morning to each other and kept our distance. All is well in my universe this morning.

Good for you. Unfortunately the golf cart drivers that are rude usually are the ones late for their tee time or they’re out sightseeing and not paying attention.

[Arctic Fox]

Originally Posted by VApeople

No, not the cart drivers, because they are not the ones who will be injured when they hit us.

We walkers and bike riders cannot expect the cart drivers to behave in a considerate manner. We have to look out for ourselves.

That is exactly the reason why golf cart drivers should be vigilant. If you are driving a machine that can maim or kill, you have a responsibility to handle it safely.

Just adopting the old mantra that "I'm not the one that will suffer" does not cut it.

It just harks back to the common perception by some in TV that "multi-modal" refers to "gas or electric", not equally to all of the path's users.

[jjiggers]

Wow! Thanks for the positive thread. I agree with you. I walk everyday from Brownwood to Evans Prairie, and see carts, bikes and pedestrian traffic. Everyone is friendly and waves and yield as they should. It's what I would expect in TV. I know there are exceptions, but that is true everywhere. Always a few unhappy folks. Maybe if the rest of us smile at them they will come to our side, or maybe they are just happy being grumps!

[kendi]

Originally Posted by Ginpappas

I was walking along the multimodal path this morning when 2 bikes, myself, a runner and two golf carts all came upon each other at the same time near a curve - Everyone was respectful and courteous as we waved good morning to each other and kept our distance. All is well in my universe this morning.

Thanks for passing this along. It’s what I usually see as well. Actually, I don’t think it’s ever been anything but this

[RosemarySoso]

Originally Posted by Arctic Fox

but not the golf cart drivers?

Just HAD to say something negative? Enjoy your day

[chrisinva]

thanks for posting this

[Juliana8470]

Thank you for the positive post! I’ve only lived here a short time and have found the people here to be friendly and helpful. I am happy to be in this community and have not experienced any of the negativity expressed on this forum. Again, so happy to see positive posts.

[edicito]

Be thankful that most of the villagers are considerate!
Entitlement is bad!, practice some humbleness and just accept that there will be some rotten apples. Remember we are not in heaven YET 😜

[slowe]

Last week on the m\m path near the Bonnybrook gate I was cycling as three golf carts approached. Around the curve the golf cart behind me approached me at a fast pace and passed causing the approaching golf carts to get on the grass to prevent what could have been a serious accident. These are the moments you always have to be aware can happen

[Rosebud1949]

Taking photo at the lake on Bailey trail this morning.. A scream of "MOVE OVER YOU IDIOTS" made us jump. We looked and 2 cyclists in the cart lane, abreast of each other, being yelled at by cart driver who had to move out into the car lane in front of approaching cars, to avoid them. See it all the time..... heart rate just calming down now......

[Marylynn]

Ditto. The complainers take love out of TV.

[cbmerl]

Originally Posted by photo1902

And this is how a positive post starts to go down hill.

My thoughts exactly!!

[Rodneysblue]

Originally Posted by Ginpappas

I was walking along the multimodal path this morning when 2 bikes, myself, a runner and two golf carts all came upon each other at the same time near a curve - Everyone was respectful and courteous as we waved good morning to each other and kept our distance. All is well in my universe this morning.

I’m sorry I saw the title of this post and instantly thought of the first line of some old jokes. “A Rabbis,a Priest, Minister and a Duck walk in to a bar....”