[Lea N]

Originally Posted by Full-timer

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]

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]

Originally Posted by Dw3010

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]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by Marathon Man

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]

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]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Another thing if you can’t see the head in cart the eyes in head can see you.

What does that mean?

[Pgcacace]

There are no sidewalks in the Spanish Springs area. That is a lot of streets.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by VApeople

What does that mean?

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

[mdmurrell]

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]

Originally Posted by mdmurrell

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.

[ithos]

Originally Posted by kendi

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]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

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]

Originally Posted by mdmurrell

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..