Originally Posted by Gladys Turnip (Post 2290704)

My husband & I have noticed something when walking on multi-modal paths.

First off I'll mention that we always walk on the left side (ie, into traffic), and that our observation only applies if there are no carts coming from behind us (fyi, if there are carts coming from both directions at the same time, we simply step off the path onto the grass, ceding the right of way).

So, when there is a cart coming at us (and no other carts, bikes, or walkers anywhere around), our observation is this: When MEN are driving the oncoming cart, they pull way over to their left, giving us wide berth which provides us with a comfortable safety buffer. On the other hand, WOMEN do not do this and instead (inexplicably) generally hold to their current lane on the right side of the path.

Suffice to say we don't understand this phenomenon, and if anyone does, we'd love to hear the reasoning. But in any case, we walkers would like to thank those cart drivers who swing wide left when approaching walkers, and we'd like to ask more (all) of you to please do the same (when you can). Thank you.

Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 2290755)

Well there ya go asked and answered. If you as a walker or runner, be very afraid this would be a direct admission if you as human don’t move off the path, this moving vehicle, will not swing wide, unless you are about to become a victim. Isn’t the MMP designed for all.

In my own mind I can’t ever put another human in harms way, would always make sure their space was safe for them. But 45 plus years of working trauma,

Do No Harm was what we live by

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 2290798)

I disagree with your first paragraph. How did you pass your drivers test?

Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 2290815)

Maybe I should revisit what I said........if a walker is walking on the right side and NOT facing the traffic then, of course, they cannot see me approaching them. Then, I WILL swing wide to avoid hitting them However, when a walker is walking facing the traffic and can see me approaching, they had better hop onto the grass and out of my way. Having said that, there have been times when a walker, facing the traffic, will play chicken and I will always give way to the stupid ones. Remember walkers........you will NOT be the victor when confronting a vehicle that will certainly hurt or kill you. Get our of the way!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 2290815)

Maybe I should revisit what I said........if a walker is walking on the right side and NOT facing the traffic then, of course, they cannot see me approaching them. Then, I WILL swing wide to avoid hitting them However, when a walker is walking facing the traffic and can see me approaching, they had better hop onto the grass and out of my way. Having said that, there have been times when a walker, facing the traffic, will play chicken and I will always give way to the stupid ones. Remember walkers........you will NOT be the victor when confronting a vehicle that will certainly hurt or kill you. Get our of the way!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by frayedends (Post 2290818)

You realize, of course, that you will go to jail for 2nd degree murder, or at least manslaughter, if you kill that walker. The pedestrian has the right of way. You have speed that the walker can't match. They should not have to step off the path. Only exception is 2 golf carts going opposite directions, and even then one of the golf carts should stop.

Good grief, imagine trying to take a walk and having to step off the path every time a golf cart comes by. That's just ridiculous. The cart can make room without hindering their travels at all. The walker cannot.

Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 2290814)

Walkers should yield. Period. What is so difficult about that? Smart walkers know they will not be the victor when confronted with a vehicle, be it a golf cart or an automobile.

Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 2290817)

Do any of you recall when a pedestrian was killed by an automobile when said pedestrian was walking, facing the traffic in the MMV while walking right next to a side walk? Why didn't that pedestrian hop on the sidewalk to avoid getting hit by the golf cart? Anyone?????????

Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 2290817)

facing the traffic in the MMV

Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 2290820)

I have already said I would give way and avoid hitting a pedestrian. Did you read that part of my comments?

Here is more on this topic from a few years ago..........

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...-paths-229174/

Originally Posted by Marathon Man (Post 2290821)

WOW!!!!!!! Please stop driving!!!!!

Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 2290728)

Yup......I'm a woman and will always stay in my lane. I never swing wide on any road unless I'm about to hit an obstacle. Walkers should be the ones who yield to any moving vehicle.

I also never go over the center line when driving an automobile. That is dangerous. I will never understand why drivers move to the left of the center line when a golf cart is coming up on their right in the MMP. There is room for both of you unless you are driving a huge truck with a wide load.

Originally Posted by frayedends (Post 2290822)

No idea why they were there if there was a sidewalk. But if you feel that gives you the right to kill someone. "Hey, they were in the wrong so I hit them." Well, good luck with that in court.