[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by MrFlorida

I only walk on roads that have sidewalks, because I know how people drive around here.....

There are no sidewalks in my neighborhood at all. In all the neighborhoods I've visited, I've never seen sidewalks -in- the neighborhoods at all. There are sidewalks on some of the main roads, like on O'Dell Circle but that's pretty much it.

[fishon]

Villagers aren't smart enough to use a sidewalk when one is available or to walk on the correct side of the street. When I am out for a walk, I see the same people, time and again, walking with traffic. Dopey old folks.

[Vikingjunior]

The real problem is the MMP are to narrow for Golf Carts, bicycles and walkers.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Vikingjunior

The real problem is the MMP are to narrow for Golf Carts, bicycles and walkers.

Where is the MMP too narrow? Recently had a golf cart pass a bicycle while both were going past me - all three of us side by side on the trail. Not optimal, the golf cart should have waited to pass, but we all fit. This was in the walled section of the MMP along Buena Vista across from Eisenhower.

[LivinDream665]

I walk Hogeye trail on a daily basis. Walkers need to walk facing traffic on the MMP part of the trail. Most cart drivers that I encounter give me plenty of room when coming at me as I stay on the left side of the path. Problems arise when two carts going in opposite directions meet me at the same time on the path. There is enough room for everyone but common sense should dictate the cart driver coming towards me could at least slow down. Thank you.

[davem4616]

As someone already said, it's better to be alive, than right, but dead or injured

I walk against the traffic when there's no side walk
when I would walk side by side with my wife, I'd step behind her when someone was coming from the opposite direction

this isn't rocket science

[thevillages2013]

Originally Posted by MrFlorida

My house has sidewalks.

So your house backs up to one of the main roads ?

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Toymeister

I have two bells on one bike and three on another. I do this for different ring tones and patterns.

Almost all women and most men hear me. Regardless, though, it is my obligation to watch for them. Just as it is the responsibility of cart drivers to do the same.

If cart drivers find that they can't see walkers it's time to stop driving in the rain. Personal responsibility is hard for anyone to accept. While common sense is a super power nowadays, walkers have every right to take the entire MMP wearing whatever they choose FOR THIS REASON YOU SHOULD EXPECT IT. Certainly not the best idea in low visablity conditions, however, cart drivers should be aware of their own abilities and responsibilities.

No they don’t, they don’t get to block the whole path. But walking while stupid goes far around here. Have share the MMP not hog it.

[mcwood4d]

The darwinian principles will work thier magic...

[dadcat]

150lbs vs 600-700lbs vehicle?…..same goes for cart vs cars …. Be smart and stay out of the way of motorized vehicles!!

[Grill Meister]

There is a man in our neighborhood....St. Charles/Bailey Trail....that has been passing out small flashlights to walkers who have no lights nor reflective materials to provide protection during the dark hours. He gave me one the other morning....around 6am....I asked about it and he told me he has given away between 100 to 200 of those little flashlights. People have named him "Flashlight Boy". He also told me he is a member of the Recognizing Acts of Kindness Club. Bess his heart.

[Bay Kid]

Originally Posted by fishon

Villagers aren't smart enough to use a sidewalk when one is available or to walk on the correct side of the street. When I am out for a walk, I see the same people, time and again, walking with traffic. Dopey old folks.

Country folk walk facing the traffic, city folk walk with the traffic. Joking you know.

[Madelaine Amee]

There are an awful lot of stupid people in the world and a great many of them seem to live here. Which makes it necessary for the rest of us to keep them safe.

[MrFlorida]

Originally Posted by thevillages2013

So your house backs up to one of the main roads ?

Corner house, the sidewalk runs along the side...

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by Arctic Fox

Wise words.

Whatever you are doing, you may legally have "right of way" but that will be cold comfort if a vehicle runs into you.

My father used to say, "They will put 'I was right' on your gravestone."