[Byte1]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Capital B for Bonehead walking.

If you have no concern about your personal safety...............follow the above "logic".

When it comes to a game of "Chicken" between a golf cart and a walker, I have found that for some reason the golf cart always wins.

[mtdjed]

Originally Posted by Unclestony

I have some advice about walking on the MMPs: left is fine but I walk on the side that makes sense to me at the moment. There are a few blind turns, (I seem them often on Buena Vista). I just know that there is a deal lady, dutifully walking on the left side behind the blind turn. My job is to slow down and avoid hitting her with my cart. I DO this, but I am sure that not everyone does. Additionally, there are many areas in the divided sections where there are not any good places for a pedestrian to step off. Sometimes it's just better to be on the right, ya know.

Good advice, do what you think is best at the moment. Everyone is surely going to know exactly what you will do next.

When walking, I want to see what is coming at me, especially if it has wheels. If it doesn't want to yield to me, I am more than happy to yield to it.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Calisport

We all love the morning walkers in St. Catherine's area walking 3 across and over the halfway point on the golf cart multiuse trails.

Those types are NOT SHARING the MMP the are Hogging it.

[Topspinmo]

Waste of breath, Typing, and explaining. So people go though life without clue, I am amazed they lasted to resdh old age.

[triflex]

They are called Multi-Modal Paths (Carts, Bikes, Walkers, Runners, etc.). Golf carts are literally designed to actually go into the grass and go around them if the driver simply cannot slow down and make way.

All a cart owner has to do is turn the steering wheel to go around a walker on the MMP. And also remember that many walkers are concealed carry permit holders and that attempting to pressure and run someone over may lead to sudden and rapid life exit.

[MX rider]

Originally Posted by triflex

They are called Multi-Modal Paths (Carts, Bikes, Walkers, Runners, etc.). Golf carts are literally designed to actually go into the grass and go around them if the driver simply cannot slow down and make way.



All a cart owner has to do is turn the steering wheel to go around a walker on the MMP. And also remember that many walkers are concealed carry permit holders and that attempting to pressure and run someone over may lead to sudden and rapid life exit.

I don't get that some don't understand the term Multi-modal, selfish a**holes I would guess.
As a longtime runner I'm used to being alert. I run county roads here in Southern Indiana with no sidewalks or shoulder. Most people are very courtious, just like there. But some are not. During our lifestyle visit a couple weeks ago I ran every day on the MMP near Brownwood without an issue. We bought a snowbird home in Amelia and I plan on doing the same when we get there.

That said, I will always run the sidewalk instead of a busy road for safety reasons, even though asphalt is easier on the legs. But I buy top quality running shoes, so that's not really an issue for me. I'd rather stay alive. lol

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by MX rider

I run county roads here in Southern Indiana with no sidewalks or shoulder. Most people are very courtious, just like there. But some are not.

What happens when one is not courteous?

Do they push you into a ditch? Or do you recognize them in advance so you can jump into the ditch yourself?

[Byte1]

It's a lot easier for a walker/jogger to step off the path than it is for a golfcart to swerve into traffic, period. If that is too difficult to understand, then keep demanding your right of way and see how that works out for you. Most drivers of carts will swerve IF possible so that you don't get your dainty little sneakers dusty in the grass. But, I am not going to play chicken with another oncoming cart or car if on a public road, just to appease the sensitivities of a walker. If that makes me a mean person, then welcome to the real world. If you see a cart, bicycle or skateboard coming, step to one side or be prepared for an unpleasant experience. Common sense.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by triflex

They are called Multi-Modal Paths (Carts, Bikes, Walkers, Runners, etc.). Golf carts are literally designed to actually go into the grass and go around them if the driver simply cannot slow down and make way.

All a cart owner has to do is turn the steering wheel to go around a walker on the MMP. And also remember that many walkers are concealed carry permit holders and that attempting to pressure and run someone over may lead to sudden and rapid life exit.

Well, I wouldn’t bet my health on it. I remove any doubt and just steep way off path. That way I insure my odds are near zero. I wouldn’t try stand you’re ground laws when all had to was simply get out of path. But, I agree there some crazies out there.

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by Byte1

It's a lot easier for a walker/jogger to step off the path than it is for a golf cart to swerve into traffic, period.

In my opinion, you are absolutely correct.

We never choose to walk on an MMP, but when we take the walking/biking trail around Hogeye, there is a part where we have to walk along the MMP next to the turnpike. We walk single file facing the golf cart traffic and walk in the grass when a cart is coming. Fortunately, that MMP is very wide so the carts never come close to us.

It is a relief when that part of our walk ends and we can get back on the trail where carts are forbidden.

[unialimon]

I have been sworn at and threatened on the Fenney MMP by a runner. So now I walk with a 2.5 ft steel pipe and large smile.

[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by MX rider

I don't get that some don't understand the term Multi-modal, selfish a**holes I would guess.
As a longtime runner I'm used to being alert. I run county roads here in Southern Indiana with no sidewalks or shoulder. Most people are very courtious, just like there. But some are not. During our lifestyle visit a couple weeks ago I ran every day on the MMP near Brownwood without an issue. We bought a snowbird home in Amelia and I plan on doing the same when we get there.

That said, I will always run the sidewalk instead of a busy road for safety reasons, even though asphalt is easier on the legs. But I buy top quality running shoes, so that's not really an issue for me. I'd rather stay alive. lol

Good post. I have never yet paid a price for being courteous, and most people appreciate it. I'll step off the path when encountering an oncoming car or bicycle. Get lots of thumbs-up and waves for doing that.

Some things though beggar description. I've had two experiences now (last one just last week) where I'm walking on the left side of the MMP (always within inches of the grass). Carts coming from my rear pass me in the open lane to my right. But twice now, that cart overtaking me in the righthand lane has been passed by another cart. This last time it couldn't have missed me by more than an inch. No way I could have seen it coming. I loudly expressed my displeasure (no verbatim quotes would make it past the thought police here) and pulled out my phone, miming that I was filming the guy. Hopefully he noticed. But even if he did, such an entitled attitude probably prohibited him from even realizing how dangerous is action was.

Overall, the overwhelming majority of people who use the carts are courteous and obey the rules. The ones who don't, stand out because of their rarity. But when they do screw up, they certainly make sure their screw-up is worthy of mention.

[Laker14]

I'd like to suggest yet another option. How about a cheery smile and a "Good Morning!".

There is no dishonor in stepping aside, letting the others pass by even if they are (HORRORS!!!) in error. No need to jump into oncoming traffic. No need for nastiness.
Take a deep breath. We all make mistakes, and we all benefit at times from someone else stepping aside (I am speaking figuratively now) to give us a little leeway.

[John-US]

Not sure it matters when most folks (select your gender) walking AND driving (select your mode of transport) have either music playing loudly or have ear buds in with music.. or simply can't see or hear and is the root cause for being on the MMP.

So please be considerate folks.. remember the friendly part... and the dreams....

[MX rider]

Originally Posted by VApeople

What happens when one is not courteous?

Do they push you into a ditch? Or do you recognize them in advance so you can jump into the ditch yourself?

Thankfully in 40 years of running I've never had to jump in the ditch. lol. But I've been close.

As far as running on the MMP, I have no problem moving over into the grass if needed. It's really not a big deal. As long as I get in my fun, relaxing run I'm good. But I have no patience for selfish people who think the paths/roads are only for them. If everyone would just share the paths, we'd all be better off. But I'm afraid that's a pipe dream.