[Papa_lecki]

The safest place to walk in The Villages is the Championship golf courses, just stay in the middle of the fairway. No one is every there.

[Jeanne wilson]

It's not "on your left" it's "PASSING on your left".

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Jeanne wilson

It's not "on your left" it's "PASSING on your left".

Important to avoid confusion with:
Overtaking on your left (I guess that's the same thing)
I am on your left (okay, same thing again)
Alligator on your left
Sinkhole on your left
Attractive Villager on your left (yeah, it's a stretch)

But maybe all of those can be shortened to "on your left" which is quick to say and easy to comprehend.

[Jeanne wilson]

E-Bikes do not go faster than 20 mph, it's the law that they are set to have a top speed of 20.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki

The safest place to walk in The Villages is the Championship golf courses, just stay in the middle of the fairway. No one is every there.

I think a green on an Executive course might be even safer?

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Jeanne wilson

E-Bikes do not go faster than 20 mph, it's the law that they are set to have a top speed of 20.

Class 3 e-bikes have a top speed of 28mph. (See FL law 316.003(22)(c) and 316.20655)

[Mcnuke]

As a Bicyclist; I like seeing the eyes of the walkers I approach. They can see me moving over to give them room & Vice-versa.

When the walker(s) are in the same direction to me; I’m never sure they hear me, or if they will be startled.

Dogs on leashes are a another factor too. Fito can bring down a cyclist Quickly.

[ThirdOfFive]

"E-Bikes do not go faster than 20 mph, it's the law that they are set to have a top speed of 20."

Yeah. Carts, too. But how often is THAT IGNORED?

[ohioshooter]

I only walk on designated walking/biking paths, not on roads. I don't care which side of the path you walk on, you still don't know what the person coming up behind you is going to do. Now I'm done with this discussion.

[Kenswing]

Originally Posted by Jeanne wilson

E-Bikes do not go faster than 20 mph, it's the law that they are set to have a top speed of 20.

In theory that might be true but I've been passed in my golf cart by an electric bike doing well over 20mph.

[mikeycereal]

Originally Posted by dtennent

A Drivers Ed teacher that I had in high school used to say “You can be right, just don’t be dead right.” Just like in defensive driving, walkers should think defensively when on any path that has other modes of transportation.

My dad told us this when we were kids re: walking in a crosswalk. Said we should be aware of drivers when in one. I still use the phrase where applicable.

As for walking in the villages (or anywhere really) I'm always looking around, not staring down into a phone. If I happen to bring my phone (optional) and have to answer a text, I'll step off the road somewhere.

[ohioshooter]

Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive

"E-Bikes do not go faster than 20 mph, it's the law that they are set to have a top speed of 20."

Yeah. Carts, too. But how often is THAT IGNORED?

There are 3 classes of E-bikes. Class 1 has a top speed of 20mph and no throttle. Class 2 has a top speed of 20mph and a throttle. Class 3 has a throttle and will easily exceed 20mph. I know, I have one.

[toeser]

Originally Posted by russtcc

This has come up before but the other morning while walking on a path (facing potential traffic) a gentleman on a bicycle decided to play chicken to see if I would move. When he finally pulled on the grass he informed I'm to walk with traffic. I explained that ever since I was run over by a bicycle with stiches to show for it I will face traffic when possible. We agreed to disagree.

Out of curiosity I did a Google search for pedestrian regulations in Florida. In turns out that in 2022 Florida state regulations, 316.130; Pedestrians; traffic regulations it clearly states if there is not a sidewalk when walking along a road the pedestrian is to walk on the left side facing traffic which may approach from the opposite direction.

I guess you can quibble as to what makes a road or highway but for me if anything with wheels is on that surface I'm on the left side. Walking on the right side with carts and bicycles coming behind me is like trusting everyone in a roundabout to stay in their lane! Below is a link to the regulations.

Statutes & Constitution
:View Statutes
:

Online Sunshine

As a really avid bike rider, I'm sorry you encountered this jerk. Those of us who try to ride politely don't need people like him creating bad attitudes towards us.

[toeser]

Originally Posted by ohioshooter

There are 3 classes of E-bikes. Class 1 has a top speed of 20mph and no throttle. Class 2 has a top speed of 20mph and a throttle. Class 3 has a throttle and will easily exceed 20mph. I know, I have one.

I have hit 31 on mine, but that was with some really aggressively peddling and I probably couldn't maintain that for more than two blocks.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Daxdog

I see a lot of people walk in the golf cart lane even when there is a sidewalk.

Which is in direct violation of Florida statute 316.130 sec 2 and a pedestrian can be cited for it.