Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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It's not a "northern thing". I grew up in CT and when I joined the boy scouts, one of the first things we learned was to always walk against the traffic if sidewalks were not available. Very dangerous walking with traffic.
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That brings up another question....when a sidewalk is available, why do so many people walk in the street anyway?
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I found that walking sideways like a crab with traffic is the safest way to go. It does take a little longer but you can wear headphones and listen to Diane Rhem to pass the time..
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SOS - Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Tips It states: "Pedestrians are reminded to: Walk on the side of the road as far to the left as possible or on a paved shoulder AGAINST oncoming traffic where there are no sidewalks" |
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Second, you merely restated the same thing that I posted. |
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Nothing in your post contradicts the Michigan laws that I referenced.
Last edited by Average Guy; 02-24-2015 at 10:45 PM. Reason: typo |
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As kids, we were always taught to walk against traffic and ride bikes with traffic, a safety thing. Over the years, I've worked several calls where people walking along a state or US highway, with the traffic, were hit by something thrown at them by passing vehicles. I've always walked against traffic so I could see if anything is thrown at me, but, I won't have to worry about that in The Villages.
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Walking with traffic
I had the unfortunate experience to have had a traffic accident by hitting a walker that was walking with the traffic. It was at sunset and as I drove down the street and came around a small bend I was blinded by the sun. My reaction was to slow down and proceed cautiously until I could regain my positioning. At that exact time and circumstance a visiting couple were walking side by side with traffic. I clipped the woman who was on the outside with my side view mirror and she was knocked to the ground with a broken arm. This was my first car accident in 51 years and although I didn't get a ticket I still am haunted by the incident. Fortunately the victim is recovering nicely.
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Bicycle with traffic, walk against traffic.
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Can't believe we have people in their 50s - 80s who still need to be told what side of the road to walk or bike on!
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I'm not comfortable walking on a cart path or multi-tasking lane. When my hearing was 20/20 it wasn't the case.
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