Nothing beats a bell. As long as you get one with a nice tone, it works so
much better than yelling. Most path users really appreciate hearing it.

Grant


On Wed, Nov 21, 2012 at 11:14 AM, Jay Ferm <[email protected]> wrote:

> I would add that it's helpful if pedestrians who hear an "on your left" or
> bell raises their left hand in acknowledgement so all parties know that
> each are aware of the other.
>
> Jay
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 21, 2012 at 10:11 AM, Aaron Crandall <[email protected]>wrote:
>
>> Hello Bikies,
>>
>> This morning on the bike path, upon crossing W Wash, I calmly said "on
>> your left" to a lady who I must have startled & she seemed upset that I
>> even said anything because she thought it was bad etiquette & started
>> blurting out something about a NY Times article, etc. If the lady is on
>> this list, please share that NY Times article.
>>
>> I guess I'd prefer to know when someone was coming up next to me, than
>> them simply rushing by, of course depending on how much space they gave me
>> either way. What are other folks thoughts, better to call out "on your
>> left" or remain silent & get by quickly?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Aaron
>>
>> P.S. Our next Bike Winter "meetup," to recap the fashion show mostly,
>> will be next Tues, 11/27, at the Brink Lounge. See
>> www.facebook.com/madbikewinter.
>>
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