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Freehiker 11-04-2023 08:30 AM
I ride early in the AM’s and it never fails that I come across someone in dark clothing, no lights or reflective anything. It’s crazy how many people take that risk.

Even worse are the ones that walk against oncoming traffic on the inside edge of a blind curve. They’re just begging to get hit.

drdoug59 11-04-2023 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by kendi (Post 2271198)
Lots of no golf cart walking paths in the Fenney / Marshbend area.
Can you walk to the walking paths on sidewalks or do you have to walk in the road?

drdoug59 11-04-2023 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by kendi (Post 2271198)
Lots of no golf cart walking paths in the Fenney / Marshbend area.
Do you have to walk in the road to get to the walking paths?

ehonour 11-04-2023 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Full-timer (Post 2270793)
It is wonderful to see so many folks up and about walking at 6 or 7 in the am.

But perhaps a little safety is needed when it's dark outside.

Reflective clothing or lights of some kind, and walking against traffic.

All or any is your choice for sure but remember, you are walking with older people driving golf carts and cars that most likely are vision impaired to some degree as well as having slower response time, and more and more on the phone thinking they can talk and drive just fine (yeah right).

Anyone here owning a golf cart knows when driving it with front window up, in the dark, visibility is poor at best. Add to that, you all know many drivers here are not as good (or safe) as they think.

Lastly, the most important thing to remember;

The fact that "you the walker" think you can see fine while walking has nothing to do with the other person's vision or ability to be safe.
I wanted to make a quick post to say "thank you" for your post. This was well-stated, friendly, and kind, leaving it up to each reader to decide what to do with it. I'd suggest by-passing most of the responses. Thanks again.

Babubhat 11-04-2023 10:37 AM
Be highly visible in the tunnels! Too many close calls

Lea N 11-04-2023 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Full-timer (Post 2270793)
It is wonderful to see so many folks up and about walking at 6 or 7 in the am.

But perhaps a little safety is needed when it's dark outside.

Reflective clothing or lights of some kind, and walking against traffic.

All or any is your choice for sure but remember, you are walking with older people driving golf carts and cars that most likely are vision impaired to some degree as well as having slower response time, and more and more on the phone thinking they can talk and drive just fine (yeah right).

Anyone here owning a golf cart knows when driving it with front window up, in the dark, visibility is poor at best. Add to that, you all know many drivers here are not as good (or safe) as they think.

Lastly, the most important thing to remember;

The fact that "you the walker" think you can see fine while walking has nothing to do with the other person's vision or ability to be safe.
You are so right. For those walking their dogs in the dark there are reflective and light up dog collars and leashes.

Dw3010 11-04-2023 01:40 PM
Don't understand people walking or jogging in the golf cart area along Fenney Way and Corbin Trail, when thye have one of the widest sidewalks known to mankind ?

Marathon Man 11-04-2023 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Dw3010 (Post 2271334)
Don't understand people walking or jogging in the golf cart area along Fenney Way and Corbin Trail, when thye have one of the widest sidewalks known to mankind ?
Maybe because it is not a "golf cart area".

bobchap 11-04-2023 03:33 PM
Harbor Freight in Leesburg has triangular shaped flashlight. One of the settings is red flashing triangular shape. When we go for walk at night I always make sure on coming traffic can see the flashing red light whether from the front or behind. You can always tell when they see the light because you can hear the vehicle slow down! We also wear flashlights around our necks

wamley 11-04-2023 03:59 PM
Far too many wear dark clothing and think they can be seen. Treat every vehicle as driven by someone that can't see you. Assuming your visible, even with lights on or bright colored cloths is dangerous.

Dw3010 11-04-2023 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Marathon Man (Post 2271354)
Maybe because it is not a "golf cart area".
What would you call this area contiguous to the road just wide enough for a cart ? I realize that people can legally walk or jog in this area, just not sure it is the smartest place to be when you have an aging population with slower reflexes and a super wide sidewalk as an alternative.

EdFNJ 11-04-2023 06:05 PM
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Agree 100% with the OP and a bit off-topic but then you have the golf carts with the '18 Wheeler" or "off-road truck" size LED PANELS (like photo) with multiple rows of super bright LED's on the front of their golf cart that are literally blinding to oncoming CARS and carts. These golf cart folks also need to remember as most people age, their night vision gets worse with oncoming lights. I just saw one with multiple rows of blinding LED's about 3 ft wide. Even through tinted glass they are blinding for oncoming cars (or carts).

VApeople 11-05-2023 04:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2271061)
Another thing if you can’t see the head in cart the eyes in head can see you.
What does that mean?

Pgcacace 11-05-2023 05:35 AM
There are no sidewalks in the Spanish Springs area. That is a lot of streets.

Topspinmo 11-05-2023 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by VApeople (Post 2271417)
What does that mean?

What it means there are many blind spots don’t get in one so driver can’t see you.

mdmurrell 11-05-2023 07:13 AM
We support lights and/or vests for both walkers as well as bikers. In addition, we strongly recommend helmets for bikers. I clearly remember riding my bike over a small hill and finding a sharp turn at the bottom that was covered with a thin coat of mud. My bike skidded, I fell off and then impact of the fall split my bike helmet into two pieces. Had I not been wearing a bike helmet I would have had a severe TBI. Most bike trails require helmets for good reason.

Two Bills 11-05-2023 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by mdmurrell (Post 2271453)
We support lights and/or vests for both walkers as well as bikers. In addition, we strongly recommend helmets for bikers. I clearly remember riding my bike over a small hill and finding a sharp turn at the bottom that was covered with a thin coat of mud. My bike skidded, I fell off and then impact of the fall split my bike helmet into two pieces. Had I not been wearing a bike helmet I would have had a severe TBI. Most bike trails require helmets for good reason.
One of my son in laws bicycling friends had a bad fall from his bike, and a serious head injury, from which he has now pretty much recovered.
His surgeon was in no doubt he would have been 'dead on arrival' without his helmet.
Still cannot understand mentality of motor bikers riding with a bandanna or ball cap on head, and not a crash helmet.:shrug:

ithos 11-05-2023 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by kendi (Post 2271196)
Concrete is harder on the skeletal system than asphalt which is why you may see runners avoiding the sidewalks
Unfortunately a automobile in motion can do far more damage to the skeletal system than asphalt.

Unless you have a medical issue, barefoot or minimalist shoes are better for you. You will get much more out of your workout.

Are Barefoot Shoes Good for You? 12 Biggest Benefits
– Runner's Athletics

VApeople 11-05-2023 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2271441)
What it means there are many blind spots don’t get in one so driver can’t see you.
OK, with proper punctuation and an additional verb, your post makes a little bit of sense:

"What it means is that there are many blind spots. Don’t get in one so that a driver can’t see you."

So how does a walker get into a driver's 'blind spot' ?

When I am driving a car and I need to pass a car on their left, I know I am in their 'blind spot' as I start to pass. As a walker, I don't pass many cars that are moving, so how would I ever get in their 'blind spot'.

Lea N 11-05-2023 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by mdmurrell (Post 2271453)
We support lights and/or vests for both walkers as well as bikers. In addition, we strongly recommend helmets for bikers. I clearly remember riding my bike over a small hill and finding a sharp turn at the bottom that was covered with a thin coat of mud. My bike skidded, I fell off and then impact of the fall split my bike helmet into two pieces. Had I not been wearing a bike helmet I would have had a severe TBI. Most bike trails require helmets for good reason.
Wow! I'm glad you avoided a TBI..

Carlsondm 11-05-2023 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by fishon (Post 2270818)
Villagers aren’t smart enough to walk on the correct side of the street or wear appropriate nighttime clothing. If there is a sidewalk Florida requires that pedestrians use it. There are even knuckleheads running in the cart/bike lane when there is a sidewalk right next to them
Some of the older Villages don’t have sidewalks. Please pay attention.
Sidewalks are often concrete. Old bones may chose the more cushioned asphalt to finish their walk. Most walkers I know carry reflective bands at night. They are cheaper than vests. That is what The Villages may give you if you walk home at night. Don't know about early morning. They probably misjudged the sun up time.

Be kind. You may be walking more if your Doc suggests it.

photo1902 11-05-2023 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Carlsondm (Post 2271629)
Sidewalks are often concrete. Old bones may chose the more cushioned asphalt to finish their walk. Most walkers I know carry reflective bands at night. They are cheaper than vests. That is what The Villages may give you if you walk home at night. Don't know about early morning. They probably misjudged the sun up time.

Be kind. You may be walking more if your Doc suggests it.
I bought one of these devices, the Elite model, to wear while working in certain conditions. The light is extremely well made and is very bright. They make a cheaper model as well.

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BobnBev 11-07-2023 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Two Bills (Post 2271010)
"Walkers in the night exchanging glances,
Wondering in the night
What were the chances they'd be getting home
Before the night was through...................":sing:
Really LOL


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