[Diverdave]

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.

As my mom always told me, it doesn't cost anything to be nice. Blessings on all of you.

[Velvet]

Yep! OP, true Villages style.

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by Arctic Fox

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

That mantra may not "cut it" for you, but it may work for the next cart driver you encounter.

That is why it is up to YOU to take steps to ensure your safety.

In our case, we prefer walking and biking on beautiful paths that do not allow golf carts or cars.

[vermonster]

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 not always, but too often, true. It is a shame, because having to walk like a scared animal (on the lookout for "predators") creates stress, which elevates stress hormones, which creates chronic inflammation, which is the root of most modern diseases that shorten life. Also, If you are hit by a bike or a golf cart while walking, you may be killed, not just injured. Moral: please everyone, be courteous and curtail impatience. You too, the cart driver, will be happier and healthier in the long run.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Diverdave

As my mom always told me, it doesn't cost anything to be nice. Blessings on all of you.

And it doesn’t cost anything to get out of the way and protect yourself. Yes, I step way off the path if I think there any chance of me getting hit.

[jklfairwin]

Thanks. Good news. I only wish it were always through.

[BobnBev]

Originally Posted by 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......

He was 100% wrong. He should have slowed down until the road was clear. Idiot.

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by BobnBev

He should have slowed down until the road was clear. Idiot.

From the bikers point of view:

He should have slowed down until the road was clear. We are dead.