[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by CarlR33

Im sorry but that is a ridiculous practice on an MMP. Had this happen multiple times a walker walking the wrong way around a blind corner now I am supposed to go left of center on a blind corner and try to avoid hitting them coming at me instead of with flow of traffic and risk getting hit head on by another cart coming the other direction. I normally come to a complete stop and let the walker decide if they are getting off or walk past me? At least if they are going the same direction I can follow them around while protecting their back side from another cart until I clear the corner with your way I am stuck. Yes, you could always get hit walking either direction so what is the point. Im open to suggestions. For the OP, if I can pass safely on my bike why am I ringing a bell? You have an obligation to not take up both lanes of traffic being all over the place so if I can pass to the left why the bell?

... if it seem's like it's everyone else then it's probably you...

It's not at all surprising that you've had that happen multiple times... it's the way it's supposed to work! Blind corner, T-intersection, long, straight stretch, etc, on the MMP you should walk to the left facing traffic. And really, you walk to the left facing traffic for exactly the reason you stated - the driver and the walker can see each other and decide what it is they are going to do.

I have met carts on blind corners while I have been out walking; perhaps you were one of the carts I met just this morning. Sometimes the carts cross the center line but not always. Because I see them and they see me, I can step to the left to hug the very edge of the path and they can move to their left to hug the center line and we pass with no problem at all.

[Djean1981]

Good idea. I would encourage bikers to use the old fashioned chime bell. Yelling out on the left or right it does not mean anything to a lot of people... Sometimes it takes too long to decipher which is left or right...

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by CarlR33

Im sorry but that is a ridiculous practice on an MMP. Had this happen multiple times a walker walking the wrong way around a blind corner now I am supposed to go left of center on a blind corner and try to avoid hitting them coming at me instead of with flow of traffic and risk getting hit head on by another cart coming the other direction. I normally come to a complete stop and let the walker decide if they are getting off or walk past me? At least if they are going the same direction I can follow them around while protecting their back side from another cart until I clear the corner with your way I am stuck. Yes, you could always get hit walking either direction so what is the point. Im open to suggestions. For the OP, if I can pass safely on my bike why am I ringing a bell? You have an obligation to not take up both lanes of traffic being all over the place so if I can pass to the left why the bell?

When that happens to me when walking I just step off path, problem solved.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

... if it seem's like it's everyone else then it's probably you...

It's not at all surprising that you've had that happen multiple times... it's the way it's supposed to work! Blind corner, T-intersection, long, straight stretch, etc, on the MMP you should walk to the left facing traffic. And really, you walk to the left facing traffic for exactly the reason you stated - the driver and the walker can see each other and decide what it is they are going to do.

I have met carts on blind corners while I have been out walking; perhaps you were one of the carts I met just this morning. Sometimes the carts cross the center line but not always. Because I see them and they see me, I can step to the left to hug the very edge of the path and they can move to their left to hug the center line and we pass with no problem at all.

IMO you would be better off stepping off path with way some drive or they may not see you do to A pillar/mirror/glare blind spots?

[Accidental1]

Originally Posted by CarlR33

Im sorry but that is a ridiculous practice on an MMP. Had this happen multiple times a walker walking the wrong way around a blind corner now I am supposed to go left of center on a blind corner and try to avoid hitting them coming at me instead of with flow of traffic and risk getting hit head on by another cart coming the other direction. I normally come to a complete stop and let the walker decide if they are getting off or walk past me? At least if they are going the same direction I can follow them around while protecting their back side from another cart until I clear the corner with your way I am stuck. Yes, you could always get hit walking either direction so what is the point. Im open to suggestions. For the OP, if I can pass safely on my bike why am I ringing a bell? You have an obligation to not take up both lanes of traffic being all over the place so if I can pass to the left why the bell?

When encountering a walker coming toward you in your lane, slow down (or stop if necessary) until you can see that it is safe to move to the left and go by.

[Accidental1]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

There is a difference between the walking/biking trails and the MMP. The MMP is more like a roadway than a sidewalk while the walking/biking trails are more like a sidewalk.

On the roadway or the MMP when I might meet a fairly heavy motorized vehicle I walk on the left so I can see it approaching and move out of the way if necessary.

On a sidewalk or walking/biking trail where I am of comparable size to everything else on the trail I walk to the right and pass on the left. This was customary in WA and MD when these type of paths were first put in. It has been a while since I looked into it but I believe it is still customary today.

Sure, we could decide to do things differently here in the Villages but that would just confuse the visitors and renters.

I live next to a walking path and it’s not uncommon to see heavy electric bicycles doing 20 mph speeding by. Safer to walk on the left there too.

[Diane M]

Thanks! As a walker, biker and cart user of the MMPs this is good advise.

[Rzepecki]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Major BINGO

When I’m driving my golf cart on the MMP, I really, really appreciate walkers who face traffic. I know they’ve seen me and they know I’ve seen them.

[roob1]

I, personally, would not make that assumption. Many walk in groups yapping and not paying attention to what is ahead. Then there are those who are looking at their phone, and not ahead. And we have dog walkers, watching their dog and not the road ahead.

Originally Posted by Rzepecki

When I’m driving my golf cart on the MMP, I really, really appreciate walkers who face traffic. I know they’ve seen me and they know I’ve seen them.

[CybrSage]

Originally Posted by roob1

Especially if you are proceeding on the right side with bikes coming from behind you: If a bike warns you of their impending approach via bell, whistle or voice, please acknowledge in some manner that you heard them.

Riders should also say "on the left" or "right" before they pass. Just making a gingling sound does not say much.

[CybrSage]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Again, the acknowledgement of a "warning" should be your eyes since you should be facing traffic when walking. Your specific topic is warning the clueless who have put themselves in danger---hard to protect those that are unwilling to protect themselves.

"I command you all as I say! Anything less means you are bad and I must scold you."

Not a good look. Just be nice and make a sound while saying "on your left" and be happy.

People are not going to walk as you command them to do. All that will happen is you choose to become angrier.

[CybrSage]

Originally Posted by Djean1981

Good idea. I would encourage bikers to use the old fashioned chime bell. Yelling out on the left or right it does not mean anything to a lot of people... Sometimes it takes too long to decipher which is left or right...

Do both.

[Danube]

Originally Posted by CarlR33

Yes, you could always get hit walking either direction so what is the point. Im open to suggestions.

I suggest you take an Uber and everyone will be safer.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Djean1981

Good idea. I would encourage bikers to use the old fashioned chime bell. Yelling out on the left or right it does not mean anything to a lot of people... Sometimes it takes too long to decipher which is left or right...

And neither means anything to walkers who have earpieces, glued to their cell phone, are yacking with each other or hearing impaired. They have a much better chance if they were walking facing traffic, again as we were all taught in kindergarten.

[Toymeister]

Originally Posted by CybrSage

Riders should also say "on the left" or "right" before they pass. Just making a gingling sound does not say much.

I disagree . The Briiiing ring of a bell is more universally understood than "on your right". The sound of the bell is unusual and the brain hears this.

I have experimented with ding dong bells (like a doorbell) ; "Tink tink" bells (like the free bells that come with a bike; bells which sound lightly with every bump https://www.rei.com/product/218517/t...BoCjXUQAvD_BwE.

These bells are the most effective by far the best https://a.co/d/03y8NR2B