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 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 Bogie Shooter (Post 2290844)

Where is there MMP that is adjacent to a sidewalk? Or you confusing a cart lane on a street with a MMP?

Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 2290835)

The stupid one is the person who is on foot and will not move out of the way of a moving vehicle. Period.

Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 2290848)

Odell Circle has sidewalks on one side of the roadway, right next to the MMP. That is where a pedestrian was killed when walking in the MMP. The woman was walking with a couple of friends and there was no room for her on the sidewalk as they walked abreast. She walked in the MMP and was hit by a golf cart.

Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2290858)

There is no MMP along Odell circle as far as I can see. There is a cart lane but a cart lane is not an MMP.

Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2290756)

I make sure there is at least three feet of separation between my vehicle and anything I encounter in my lane. Pass a bicycle - at least 3 feet. Pass a car - use another lane. Pass a stopped delivery truck - at least 3 feet. Encounter a pedestrian - at least 3 feet. This is required by law for bicycles (316.083(2) & (3)) and is just a good way to stay safe for everything else.

Usually, this means I will need to cross the center line at least part way. If that is not safe (poor visibility, oncoming vehicles) then it is simple: just wait. The law explicitly allows this in non-passing zones when avoiding obstructions (316.0875(3)(a)) and passing a bicycle (316.0875(3)(c)).

I use the same practices when avoiding pedestrians, bicycles, and other obstructions when driving a golf cart.

Originally Posted by jimbomaybe (Post 2290834)

Yes indeed it can be very dangerous for pedestrians due to certain drivers,, suggest you research traffic laws

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 Topspinmo (Post 2290861)

Lots of rules when walking on roads, streets, private roads in Florida.

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In villages most walkers seem to blunder along and have no clue of rules when walking. :22yikes:

Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 2290835)

The stupid one is the person who is on foot and will not move out of the way of a moving vehicle. Period.

Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2290856)

She is confusing the cart lane with an MMP.

Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2290858)

There is no MMP along Odell circle as far as I can see. There is a cart lane but a cart lane is not an MMP.

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 2290859)

Or often called a diamond lane.