Also, isn't it true that pedestrians are required by law to walk facing traffic on multi-use paths, just as on streets? Very few do.
Doing so enables a ped to see bikes coming in their lane (at least, at night, those with lights!) , rather than react in confusion when a cyclist approaching from behind calls out "passing on your left," and they can step to the side to help maintain a smooth and safe traffic flow. Paths should be painted with the "face traffic" requirement for peds. Jeff Schimpff "Bus, Bike, Walk or Carpool to Work for Clean Air for Kids" -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Scott Ellington Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 4:41 PM To: bikies Subject: Re: [Bikies] Re: speaking of people who don't display lights There are some pedestrians on the shared paths who are practically invisible, even to a cyclist with a very bright light. I've avoided collisions with several only because they neglected to remove those little reflectors on their shoes. I think it's only fair that all users of shared paths show consideration to those using them in another mode. Bicyclists certainly need to use lights at night, but pedestrians also have to make themselves visible. Many pedestrians on Madison's paths do use flashing lights and/or reflective clothing. Some even have blinking lights on their dogs! On the other hand, even in daylight I see many cyclists passing way too close to pedestrians at high speed. There's no excuse for that. Scott Ellington Madison, Wisconsin USA _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [email protected] http://www.danenet.org/mailman/listinfo/bikies _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [email protected] http://www.danenet.org/mailman/listinfo/bikies
