>>> "Michael Rewey" wrote: It's the same problem with bikes. Pedestrians step out of me quite often because they didn't hear me coming. Except when I am on my winter rust bucket.<<<
Thanks, Mike, for bringing this up. I had a call this morning on this very topic from someone who walks the paths and is concerned about bicyclists (and skaters) coming up on her and other pedestrians too fast and quietly. She is not only concerned for her own safety, but also for the safety of bicyclists and skaters because, as Mike pointed out, she could move or even just swing her arm and knock a bicyclist down. Here's my pitch/plea - - everyone, please be aware that when you use the paths that these are shared use facilities, not high speed bicycle highways. Slow down when approaching pedestrians or other slower moving path users. Give an audible warning well before passing (vocal 'on your left' or simply 'passing' or whatever you prefer or a bell or horn) and wait for the pedestrian/other user to react before passing. Please be good role models on the paths and pass the word on to other bicyclsts you know who are not on the list. Thanks, Arthur Ross Pedestrian-Bicycle Coordinator _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [email protected] http://www.danenet.org/mailman/listinfo/bikies
