[SHIBUMI]

The bike paths attract a lot of users. The speed racers, those that wear the bright colored nylon clothing need to slow down or go onto the roadways. The hummingbirds, electric bikers seem to be okay. The bottle bikers, the ones on regular bikes with a water bottle on the frame seems fine too. The recliner bikers, those that layout and pedal seem fine too. The walkers/ dog walkers and joggers are the main worry. A lot of them are listening to music and are unable to hear the bikers coming. The bikers need to give them plenty of warning to step out of the way. That is the courtesy. Bikers need to forewarn the walkers/joggers before they get to them, they are off in another world. The bikers need to get a louder horn for warning and not just a bike tinkler. And give them plenty of time to now you are coming thru. I would suggest a nice squeeze ball horn to protect all from incident. Walkers are an endangered species. Lets protect them and us.

[Carla B]

I think an air horn, like boaters use in the fog, might work.

[Oldragbagger]

Originally Posted by Rich Iwaszko

The bike paths attract a lot of users. The speed racers, those that wear the bright colored nylon clothing need to slow down or go onto the roadways. The hummingbirds, electric bikers seem to be okay. The bottle bikers, the ones on regular bikes with a water bottle on the frame seems fine too. The recliner bikers, those that layout and pedal seem fine too. The walkers/ dog walkers and joggers are the main worry. A lot of them are listening to music and are unable to hear the bikers coming. The bikers need to give them plenty of warning to step out of the way. That is the courtesy. Bikers need to forewarn the walkers/joggers before they get to them, they are off in another world. The bikers need to get a louder horn for warning and not just a bike tinkler. And give them plenty of time to now you are coming thru. I would suggest a nice squeeze ball horn to protect all from incident. Walkers are an endangered species. Lets protect them and us.

We have issues from time to time with the walkers that are wearing earbuds and can’t hear a warning. We ring bells AND call out but honestly, with some of them you could set off a bomb and they wouldn’t hear it. I get the appeal of listening to music or your favorite podcast while walking. It’s relaxing. It would be very helpful to wear the earbud in just one ear, the ear that’s closest to the shoulder you’re walking next to.
That being said we try to watch their body language to see if they heard us, which may or may not help because some walkers never flinch regardless. All you can do is slow down, give them as much room as you can and watch for unexpected movements.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by Rich Iwaszko

The bike paths attract a lot of users

I think the above quote sums up the issue. They are NOT bike paths.

[Stu from NYC]

Why are they in the car lanes in the first place? This morning a fellow peddling along at about 10 mph down Buena Vista in the right lane and tons of cars have to switch lanes to go around him

An accident waiting to happen

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Oldragbagger

We have issues from time to time with the walkers that are wearing earbuds and can’t hear a warning. We ring bells AND call out but honestly, with some of them you could set off a bomb and they wouldn’t hear it. I get the appeal of listening to music or your favorite podcast while walking. It’s relaxing. It would be very helpful to wear the earbud in just one ear, the ear that’s closest to the shoulder you’re walking next to.
That being said we try to watch their body language to see if they heard us, which may or may not help because some walkers never flinch regardless. All you can do is slow down, give them as much room as you can and watch for unexpected movements.

(Just for fun. Nobody freak out.)
Compressed air horn. If no response, a warning shot across the bow. If still no response, employ cattle guard, like the old locomotives had.

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

I think the above quote sums up the issue. They are NOT bike paths.

Yes, I was wondering, where could those “bike” paths be because I haven’t seen any in TV.

[Oldragbagger]

Originally Posted by Velvet

Yes, I was wondering, where could those “bike” paths be because I haven’t seen any in TV.

Excellent point. I believe they are more commonly referred to as pedestrian paths, although I am happy to be able to ride my bike on them. 😊

[Mortal1]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

I think the above quote sums up the issue. They are NOT bike paths.

cycling paths as well. Where on earth do you get your information?

[Mortal1]

First off they are "cyclists". I know that seems trivial to some, but being precise is necessary to help prevent misunderstandings.

There are multi-modal paths(for everyone, but scooters, bikers and cars). Then there are walking/cycling paths. They are...wait for it...for people walking and biking. if you expect people who don't wear helmets, wear dark clothes to walk and cycle, on the phone while doing either then you've ignored the fact that they're people who have never learned how to apply common sense to the real world.

[Toymeister]

Loud Bicycle | Car horn for bikes

Having told you about this I have never sounded this horn for pedestrians, golf carts and cars most certainly.

For pedestrians I use a bike bell

[fdpaq0580]

AAAoooooGaa!

They will notice.

[ThirdDonE]

I ran, jogged and walked in an area with few sidewalks for years, but NEVER ONCE with my back to on coming traffic, cars, cycles or bikes. My mother taught me to be safe and to use common sense!!! Dad was more direct: “watch where you’re going and pay attention to what is coming!.Both pieces of wisdom I have found very helpful!

[Gerrir]

Multimodal paths are meant to be shared by carts, bikes, walkers, handicap mobiles, etc. Remember that in this senior community there are people who are deaf and cannot hear your warnings be it by horn or voice. Simply slow down, no one form of moving has dominance, share the path.

[Diane F]

Originally Posted by ThirdDonE

I ran, jogged and walked in an area with few sidewalks for years, but NEVER ONCE with my back to on coming traffic, cars, cycles or bikes. My mother taught me to be safe and to use common sense!!! Dad was more direct: “watch where you’re going and pay attention to what is coming!.Both pieces of wisdom I have found very helpful!

This solves it! If you are walking towards oncoming bikes or carts, you will see them coming! I do bike and this is not always the case. Please walk facing the traffic for everyones safety!