[Debfrommaine]

Always walk on the left side facing traffic but was politely told that on a walking trail with bikers (no golf carts/cars) to walk on the right?

[Stu from NYC]

I would like to see what is coming toward me.

[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by Debfrommaine

Always walk on the left side facing traffic but was politely told that on a walking trail with bikers (no golf carts/cars) to walk on the right?

If there is ANY type of moving vehicle on the road or path be it a bike, golf cart or skateboard I want to see it coming before I inadvertently step into it's path and get waffled and end up on a slab. Not sure what (if any) "official rule" there is but when I walk I walk facing any possible thing that has wheels coming at me. Anyone who told me otherwise I would smile and politely say "thank you for your information, I will take it under advisement."

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

You were told by who? If there is golf cart or bicycle traffic, you should walk facing the traffic.

[Topspinmo]

Actually you can walk down the middle 3 or 4 abreast and some do while yakking and not paying attention. But I wouldn’t recommend it. I also like to see what might run over me so I can jump off the MMP or diamond lane. When two vehicles and me are going to meet at the l point I get way off path. I remove myself from any danger, it’s so easy to just step out ow the way.

[Debfrommaine]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

You were told by who? If there is golf cart or bicycle traffic, you should walk facing the traffic.

I don't know it was, another walker. Either way takes me more to get rattled than someone offering an opinion. I thought on a walking/bike path, walkers stay on the left (facing the traffic) but was told otherwise. I also want to see a roller skater coming towards me.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by Debfrommaine

Always walk on the left side facing traffic but was politely told that on a walking trail with bikers (no golf carts/cars) to walk on the right?

It’s nice that they were polite. But they were wrong nonetheless.

[Stu from NYC]

And have you seen how some of the people drive here?

[davem4616]

if it's a foot path and no car or carts allowed, I tend to treat it like a sidewalk and walk on the righthand side of the path

if bikes use the path, stay alert, as someone coming up behind you on a bike should be saying "on your left" as they approach you...which means they intend to pass you on your left side...and you should move to the right of the trail

[Bay Kid]

Originally Posted by Debfrommaine

Always walk on the left side facing traffic but was politely told that on a walking trail with bikers (no golf carts/cars) to walk on the right?

Not really a walking trail if there are people riding bikes?

[Debfrommaine]

Originally Posted by Bay Kid

Not really a walking trail if there are people riding bikes?

Yup, that was my thinking.

[russtcc]

As one who has been run over by a biker (requiring stitches) I would like to see all walkers on the left side. If there's wheels I want to see them coming.

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by Bay Kid

Not really a walking trail if there are people riding bikes?

Yep, bike & hike, different rules than a walking trail.

[Marvic 1]

Now if your on the phone, ALL bets are off because you will not know what side your on....

[vintageogauge]

Let's not forget about all the dog leashes crisscrossing the walkways