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Bogie Shooter 08-17-2023 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2246799)
I think I ran into that guy. He came up from a tunnel to merge into the main MMP and blew right through the stop sign at full speed just in front of me (He must have thought he was a cyclist:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:). When I reminded him of his wrongdoing with my horn, he gave me a one finger salute. When we both had to stop shortly after at a gate crossing, I verbally reminded him that the sign is big, red, octagonal and means STOP. He told me to blow it out my you know what. I was seriously tempted to give him a roadside colonoscopy with his pitching wedge---sideways.

Wouldn’t giving someone a colonoscopy without consent be considered harassment?:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

golfing eagles 08-17-2023 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 2246802)
Wouldn’t giving someone a colonoscopy without consent be considered harassment?:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

More like ASSault :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Stu from NYC 08-17-2023 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2246761)
Might as well get an early start :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Why wait till the last minute

JMintzer 08-17-2023 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2246749)
Wouldn’t be considerate just to step off path other than demand I am walking here.

Also the path not intended walk side by side then take up the whole path either. Single file when traffic approaches would be polite.

There are many places where one cannot "just step off the path"...

Places where there is thick landscaping abutting the path...

And no one ever suggested walking two abreast (when traffic approaches) was a good idea...

DAVES 08-17-2023 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ghg7689 (Post 2246714)
Most walkers on golf cart pathways walk in the direction of the traffic. Logically, this is so they can see oncoming traffic with the intent to avoid getting run over.
Unfortunately, most times it becomes a game of “chicken”.
The intent of seeing the traffic allows the walkers to avoid the traffic by moving on the grass as a courtesy instead of forcing the golf carts onto the oncoming traffic.
It is especially frustrating and dangerous when traffic is on both sides of the path the walker remains on the pathway forcing the traffic to avoid the walker and onto the oncoming traffic.
If a walker refuses to yield to traffic, than walk on the side with the direction of the traffic.
Then the traffic is required to avoid the walker as the walker strolls merrily down the pathway.

A game of chicken is a childish thought. The thought should always be it is not your job to teach others a lesson. Your job is to see ALL do not get injured. Even the term accident is false. In a car, golf cart, well over 90% of accidents are avoidable. Thus, what we call an accident is a dumb action.

Should be. Walkers should use the sidewalk if there is one. If,there is no sidewalk walkers should walk against the flow of traffic so they can see golf carts and cars coming at them. IN A RUSH?
What do you save. The legal speed for a golf cart is 20 mph otherwise you need plates, insurance and a driver's license.

For too many, HURRY UP AND RELAX.

Topspinmo 08-17-2023 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by manaboutown (Post 2246772)
They are NOT "golf cart pathways" as the OP calls them. They are "multi-modal paths". Share the paths!

Multi-Modal Path Information and Safety


Share don’t mean hogging.

Topspinmo 08-17-2023 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2246842)
There are many places where one cannot "just step off the path"...

Places where there is thick landscaping abutting the path...

And no one ever suggested walking two abreast (when traffic approaches) was a good idea...

And there are many places you can step off path, but they don’t. And there are many who walk 2 three or 4 abreast and don’t get out of way. Safety first, argue later.

DAVES 08-17-2023 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DonH57 (Post 2246783)
Not surprising so many people don't understand just because the paths have a divider line and have the belief the paths are for golf carts only. Pure selfishness. I've heard golf cart drivers yell at walkers to get off the path like they think they own them. Usually the ones running late for their tee times because they have poor time management.

We/I seem to notice the FOOLS. It is the same people everywhere. I call them astronomers.
They were always like that sure the world revolves around them.

Topspinmo 08-17-2023 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DAVES (Post 2246862)
A game of chicken is a childish thought. The thought should always be it is not your job to teach others a lesson. Your job is to see ALL do not get injured. Even the term accident is false. In a car, golf cart, well over 90% of accidents are avoidable. Thus, what we call an accident is a dumb action.

Should be. Walkers should use the sidewalk if there is one. If,there is no sidewalk walkers should walk against the flow of traffic so they can see golf carts and cars coming at them. IN A RUSH?
What do you save. The legal speed for a golf cart is 20 mph otherwise you need plates, insurance and a driver's license.

For too many, HURRY UP AND RELAX.

Exactly, that’s why when in doubt I step of street or path. Safety first.

Topspinmo 08-17-2023 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 2246802)
Wouldn’t giving someone a colonoscopy without consent be considered harassment?:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

No, and attitude adjustment :oops:

DonH57 08-17-2023 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2246799)
I think I ran into that guy. He came up from a tunnel to merge into the main MMP and blew right through the stop sign at full speed just in front of me (He must have thought he was a cyclist:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:). When I reminded him of his wrongdoing with my horn, he gave me a one finger salute. When we both had to stop shortly after at a gate crossing, I verbally reminded him that the sign is big, red, octagonal and means STOP. He told me to blow it out my you know what. I was seriously tempted to give him a roadside colonoscopy with his pitching wedge---sideways.

LOL ! Without lube I assume!

Garywt 08-17-2023 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ghg7689 (Post 2246714)
Most walkers on golf cart pathways walk in the direction of the traffic. Logically, this is so they can see oncoming traffic with the intent to avoid getting run over.
Unfortunately, most times it becomes a game of “chicken”.
The intent of seeing the traffic allows the walkers to avoid the traffic by moving on the grass as a courtesy instead of forcing the golf carts onto the oncoming traffic.
It is especially frustrating and dangerous when traffic is on both sides of the path the walker remains on the pathway forcing the traffic to avoid the walker and onto the oncoming traffic.
If a walker refuses to yield to traffic, than walk on the side with the direction of the traffic.
Then the traffic is required to avoid the walker as the walker strolls merrily down the pathway.

If you are heading towards a walker and carts are approaching you are required to stop and wait for the oncoming traffic to pass. Golf Carts are low man on the totem pole and pedestrians have the right of way. You cannot cross to the other side of the path forcing others off the path. If the walkers choose to move to the grass then you are fine.

dhdallas 08-17-2023 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ghg7689 (Post 2246714)
Most walkers on golf cart pathways walk in the direction of the traffic. Logically, this is so they can see oncoming traffic with the intent to avoid getting run over.
Unfortunately, most times it becomes a game of “chicken”.
The intent of seeing the traffic allows the walkers to avoid the traffic by moving on the grass as a courtesy instead of forcing the golf carts onto the oncoming traffic.
It is especially frustrating and dangerous when traffic is on both sides of the path the walker remains on the pathway forcing the traffic to avoid the walker and onto the oncoming traffic.
If a walker refuses to yield to traffic, than walk on the side with the direction of the traffic.
Then the traffic is required to avoid the walker as the walker strolls merrily down the pathway.

"Most walkers on golf cart pathways walk in the direction of the traffic. Logically, this is so they can see oncoming traffic with the intent to avoid getting run over." Really? If you are walking in the same direction as the traffic then the carts are coming up behind you. You need to walk against the direction of traffic. As far as moving into the grass, pedestrians do have the right-of-way but with every other golf cart driver being drunk, speeding, inattentive, senile, etc., it is prudent to move off the path.

MorTech 08-18-2023 02:20 AM

I would rather see it coming than be hit from behind...although, I would take a blindfold in front of a firing squad...and a cigarette.

MorTech 08-18-2023 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Garywt (Post 2246946)
If you are heading towards a walker and carts are approaching you are required to stop and wait for the oncoming traffic to pass. Golf Carts are low man on the totem pole and pedestrians have the right of way. You cannot cross to the other side of the path forcing others off the path. If the walkers choose to move to the grass then you are fine.

Correct. Golf carts always have to yield to all others...Except snakes.


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