[EnglishJW]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

I'm not sold on the benefits of a center line either. But I'm not sure I see your point here. I ride a bike on the path (with the traffic) and walk on the path (against the traffic). I never cross to the other side either way.

Given your experience and expertise, I have a question regarding your walking direction. I was under the impression that walking AGAINST the flow of traffic (at least on a road) was not recommended. Having said that, we typically walk against the traffic flow where we live in NJ. There are no street lights and no curbs. The area is heavily wooded and we do indeed feel safer doing just what you do (walking against and biking with traffic).

My second question is what do golf car drivers on the paths think. Should people walking be going with or against the flow of traffic?

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by EnglishJW

Given your experience and expertise, I have a question regarding your walking direction. I was under the impression that walking AGAINST the flow of traffic (at least on a road) was not recommended...

I walk against traffic and firmly believe that is the safest way.

From my experience, walking against traffic is generally accepted as the best way on normal streets. Some feel it changes on a multi-modal path, but I don't agree. The most basic and important principle imho...I do not want to be surprised from behind. I will deal with whatever is coming my way...in front of me...on the side I am walking.

[Hank N Judy]

I agree 100% no stripping

[outlaw]

What about curbs? Anyone have an opinion on curbs on the MMP?

[BradnKathy]

There have been ZERO accidents due to lack of side stripes in the villages, so why are we wasting this money now and in the future? Instead of a peaceful drive in our golf carts we will now feel like a busy road. How unfortunate and sad. Also where was the public discussion on this. Plenty about center stripes that was wisely killed but the money spenders couldn't let it lie.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by EnglishJW

Given your experience and expertise, I have a question regarding your walking direction. I was under the impression that walking AGAINST the flow of traffic (at least on a road) was not recommended. Having said that, we typically walk against the traffic flow where we live in NJ. There are no street lights and no curbs. The area is heavily wooded and we do indeed feel safer doing just what you do (walking against and biking with traffic).

My second question is what do golf car drivers on the paths think. Should people walking be going with or against the flow of traffic?

I think the concept of walking on the left has been introduced in kindergarten and still holds to be true.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by JoMar

So, since I suspect the majority would disagree with you and actually enjoy the change of "seasons" that occur through the plantings and have a respect for the investments made to this community to keep it clean and visually pleasing.......it begs the question, why are you here? There has to be an over 55 Community that would fit your views better than this one. As has been said many times, TV isn't for everyone.

I suspect the majority may not?
So some don't agree with you, we should move. I DON'T think so! Planting dyeing flowers in middle road way is waste of money and dangous for the workers along with the shrubs that over grown and blocking traffic views.
when entering roundabout our eyes should be on the road.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

I suspect the majority may not?...

Then again, they may.

[vette]

Originally Posted by pfarineau

I believe that the most important question to be asked (and I haven't seen it asked yet) is "what do the public safety records show about accidents at night or during inclement weather"? How many accidents have occurred on multimodal paths in the last five (5) years and what was the severity of the accidents? What was the cause of the accidents? How many accident victims said the accident was caused by poor visibility? When these statistics are revealed I believe we will have the answer as to whether or not striping is needed.

AMEN!! and how refreshing to hear! Instead of govt officials telling me, (in their opinion) what I need; just show me the facts so I can decide for myself.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

Then again, they may.

Then again, they may not when it hits their pocket books. Ever notice how the higher priced the area the Flowers are prettier and more abundant?

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Then again, they may not when it hits their pocket books. Ever notice how the higher priced the area the Flowers are prettier and more abundant?

What does this mean?

[outlaw]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

I suspect the majority may not?
So some don't agree with you, we should move. I DON'T think so! Planting dyeing flowers in middle road way is waste of money and dangous for the workers along with the shrubs that over grown and blocking traffic views.
when entering roundabout our eyes should be on the road.

However, it does give all of us the opportunity to try out single lane RBs. Just the other day, when the workers were replanting around the RBs, the traffic cones converted the RBs to single lane. I liked it. Smooth flow.

[outlaw]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Then again, they may not when it hits their pocket books. Ever notice how the higher priced the area the Flowers are prettier and more abundant?

You have to pay to play. The flower changing has been going on for a long time. It is part of TV.

[villagetinker]

Back to the striping issue, according to the unnamed news source, the price may have gone up to an ESTIMATED $392,000, and it was stressed this is an estimate, and does not include continued maintenance.....

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

...Ever notice how the higher priced the area the Flowers are prettier and more abundant?

No.